Intensifying Winter Storm Brings Tornado Threat and Flood Risks to the South

Intensifying Winter Storm Brings Tornado Threat and Flood Risks to the South

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The winter storm expected to impact the South this week has intensified, bringing an increased threat of strong tornadoes and damaging winds. The Gulf Coast and Southeast are particularly at risk, with cities like Houston, New Orleans, and Mobile, Alabama,  facing the possibility of dangerous weather conditions.

Severe thunderstorms could produce tornadoes through Tuesday in these areas. The risk of severe weather and nighttime tornadoes extends from coastal Texas eastward into southern parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle.

Flash flooding will be possible in the South through Tuesday as the storm’s cold front moves through the region. Rainfall totals in most areas will be 1 to 3 inches, but some locations might receive 3 to 5 inches.

Strong winds not associated with thunderstorms will also spread across the South through Tuesday. These wind gusts might cause localized from Texas and Oklahoma eastward to the Carolinas.

Heavy snowfall will affect regions stretching from eastern Nebraska and northern Missouri to Michigan on Tuesday. Strong winds will cause sub-zero wind chills in the Plains, especially on Tuesday night.

Winter Storm Brings Tornado Threat and Flood Risks: Actionable Insights on EigenPrism

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Jan 08 | Powerful Winter Storm with Tornadoes, Flooding, and High Winds Threaten the South and East Coast of the US

owerful Winter Storm with Tornadoes, Flooding and High WindsA powerful low-pressure system will impact the South and East Coast of the United States early this week. The winter storm will bring a triple threat of damaging winds, potential tornadoes, and flooding rainfall.

The Gulf Coast and Southeast will see severe weather conditions on Monday and Tuesday. Moisture from the Gulf of Mexico is escalating the risk in cities like Houston, New Orleans, and Mobile, Alabama, where damaging wind gusts and tornadoes are likely.

Tornado risk from Southeast Louisiana to Southern Mississippi

The risk of severe weather, particularly strong tornadoes, is high from southeast Louisiana to southern Mississippi, southwest Alabama, and the western Florida Panhandle, especially on Monday night and early Tuesday. By Tuesday, this threat will extend to northern and central Florida, southeast Alabama, middle and southern Georgia, and parts of the Carolinas.

Flooding Threat in Gulf Coast

Significant flooding is also a major concern in the central Gulf Coast region. As the storm’s cold front advances, flash flooding is possible from Monday into Tuesday. Expected rainfall totals range from 1 to 3 inches, with some areas potentially receiving 3 to 5 inches.

Widespread Wind Hazards

Strong winds will begin in the Midwest and South on Tuesday, reaching the East Coast by Tuesday night and Wednesday. These winds could cause tree damage and power outages, impacting areas beyond those experiencing severe thunderstorms.

Powerful Winter Storm with Tornadoes, Flooding and High Winds: Actionable Insights on EigenPrism

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