Atlanta, Georgia – Residents in the South should brace themselves for severe weather conditions forecasted for this week. The region is expected to experience a series of storms that could bring about tornadoes, large hail, wind damage, and potential flooding due to heavy rainfall.
According to meteorologists, the threat of severe weather will come in two waves. The first wave will be brought about by an upper-level disturbance and a developing area of low pressure, leading to wet conditions from Monday through Wednesday. Following this, the second round of stormy weather is expected on Thursday through Friday, possibly extending into Saturday as a low-pressure system intensifies.
The first round of storms will involve showers and thunderstorms sweeping from west to east across the South, with a possibility of localized flash flooding and isolated severe thunderstorms. As the week progresses, the threat of severe weather is expected to escalate, especially on Thursday and Friday. Regions in the Southern Plains such as central Texas and southwest Oklahoma could experience severe storms, including large hail and damaging wind gusts.
By Friday and Friday night, areas spanning from eastern Texas to parts of Louisiana, southern Mississippi, Alabama, and western Florida Panhandle might face the risk of severe storms, with concerns about damaging winds, large hail, and potential tornadoes. Additionally, the threat of severe weather could linger into Saturday in parts of Georgia, Florida, and the Carolinas.
Furthermore, heavy rainfall is anticipated to pose a flood threat to much of the South. The first wave of stormy weather could contribute to localized flooding until early Wednesday, with the second storm anticipated to bring even more rainfall to the already soaked areas. As a result, there is a heightened risk of flash flooding in regions such as southeast Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and the western Carolinas by Friday and potentially into Saturday.
Overall, residents in the South are advised to stay informed about weather updates and take necessary precautions to ensure safety during this period of heightened weather activity.