Severe Weather Update March 30, 2022 at 2PM CST

Click HERE for an update concerning the severe weather threat today and tonight.

Changes from the previous update:

• A Tornado Watch has been issued for SE LA areas

• Timing has been adjusted slightly but remains similar to what we have said all-day

• Otherwise, no major changes!

Overview:

WHAT:   ENHANCED RISK to MODERATE RISK of Severe Weather

WHEN:  This afternoon into the nighttime hours

WHERE: All of Southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi, with the greatest threat being north of I-10/I-12 corridor.

CONFIDENCE: Confidence continues to increase that severe weather will occur. Confidence is also increasing that damaging winds with a line of storms will be the main threat. There is a threat for both embedded tornadoes within the line as well as strong (EF2+) tornadoes.

Impacts:

The main threats associated with any severe storms will be:

Damaging Winds:

• Wind gusts greater than 70 mph will be possible

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

Tornadoes:

• Tornadoes will be possible, and a few could be strong and/or long track

Rainfall:

• In addition to the severe weather threat, rainfall of 1 to 1.5 inches is forecast with locally higher amounts possible.

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

Other Hazards:

-Sustained winds of 30-45mph with gusts of 55+mph will be expected outside of thunderstorms today and tonight

-A High Wind Warning is in effect for coastal LA areas  until 9 PM today

-These winds could knock out powerlines or damage trees before the system moves through tomorrow night

-These winds will subside by 8 AM Thursday for most areas, and by 10 AM for coastal LA areas

The attached briefing highlights the threats associated with this system.