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Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Tuesday evening into early Wednesday morning across much of the Mid-South, especially along and west of the Mississippi River, according to the National Weather service in Memphis.
“All modes of severe weather will be possible over the next 48 hours,” said Michael Hill with NWS said right before 8 a.m. Tuesday. “This active weather pattern continues today and Wednesday as more strong to severe storms are expected to impact the Mid-South.”
Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes will be possible with thunderstorms that become severe. Heavy rainfall will also be possible with any slow moving thunderstorms which could lead to flash flooding.
“Two more rounds of strong to severe storms are expected in the Mid-South,” Hill said. “The first bout of storms should develop late this evening into the overnight hours. The second one, maybe more significant is expected to impact the area Wednesday afternoon into the evening.”
An increased potential exists for severe thunderstorms across the entire Mid-South Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday evening. Tornadoes, large hail and damaging wind all are possible with thunderstorms that become severe. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding will also be possible.
“We should have a break in the storms through most of today and another break through the morning hours on Wednesday,” Hill said. “All of the Mid-South is currently under an Enhanced Risk for severe weather on Wednesday. So, please stay weather aware.”
Below is Hill’s Severe Weather Briefing for Tuesday: