Severe Weather Update - February 16, 2022 - 6 AM CST

Here is an update concerning the severe weather threat Thursday.

Changes from the previous update:

• No major changes.

Overview:

WHAT:  SLIGHT RISK of Severe Weather

WHEN: Thursday afternoon, likely ending by mid-evening.

WHERE: Portions of south Mississippi and southeast Louisiana near and to the north of the Interstate 10 and 12 corridors, with the greatest threat north of a New Roads-Hammond-Poplarville line.

CONFIDENCE:

• We are confident that there will be scattered thunderstorms across the area and that a few will be strong to severe. 

Impacts:

The main threats associated with any severe storms will be:

Damaging Winds:

• Wind gusts greater than 60 mph will be possible

• Trees and powerlines could be damaged and lead to isolated/scattered power outages

Hail:

• Large hail up to 1 inch in diameter will be possible

Tornadoes:

• A few tornadoes will be possible

Rainfall:

• In addition to the severe weather threat, rainfall around 1 inch is forecast with locally higher amounts possible.

• This rainfall could lead to ponding of water in low-lying areas and areas of poor drainage.

The attached graphic HERE highlights the threat area associated with this system.