Two separate storm systems will create a risk of severe thunderstorms Tuesday through Thursday. Hurricanes, big hail, devastating winds of up to 75 miles per hour and flash floods will all be possible for the millions who will be in the storm’s way.
On Tuesday morning, a strong streak of severe thunderstorms was already charging across parts of the Gulf Coast states and the Southeast bringing several hours of hurricane to New Orleans metro areas; Jackson, Mississippi; Montgomery, Alabama; And Pensacola, Florida.
These hurricane hours, one of which was in effect until 2pm Cairo time, was a sign of a dangerous day to come. About 22 million people are at risk of severe storms Tuesday, which stretch from southeastern Louisiana to the South Carolina coast.
The biggest risks were expected to be winds of over 75 mph, but a few strong tornadoes were also possible.
Additional cities such as Birmingham, Alabama; Atlanta. Tallahassee, Florida; Savannah, Georgia; Charleston, South Carolina, is also on alert for dangerous storms on its way.
With this first storm system out later Tuesday, it will bring some heavy rain to parts of the mid-Atlantic and Northeast, from Washington to New York starting late Tuesday morning and continuing into Wednesday morning rush hour.
With the first storm system out, he will enter the second storm system.
Plunging is expected from the Plains and Midwest on Wednesday, with the northern side of the storm system seeing snow and wind across the upper Midwest and northern Great Lakes, while the southern side is expected to bring more intense storms to 30 million people across the country. southeast.
Wednesday’s severe storm threat will affect many of the same areas that hit Tuesday, including areas of metro Atlanta; Birmingham. Mobile, Alabama; Charleston. Tallahassee and Jacksonville.
By Thursday, severe storms will be confined to eastern North Carolina and small parts of coastal South Carolina and Virginia, from Myrtle Beach to Virginia Beach.
In addition to severe storms, flooding will also be a concern. Flood monitoring was in effect Tuesday for parts of southern Mississippi, southern Georgia and northern Florida. Total precipitation could fall 2 to 4 inches, locally up to 5 inches, through Thursday. Precipitation rates can be 2 inches per hour at times.
After Thursday, there will be a broad-based lull in severe weather over the weekend, but it won’t last long.
Next Monday through Wednesday will likely see another multi-day round of severe storms across the Central and Southern Plains and parts of the Southeast. All risks will be possible.
This would make for the fourth consecutive week of severe storms across a relentless string of severe weather across the southern US.
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