Jackson, Mississippi – Another bout of severe weather is wreaking havoc in parts of the South and Mississippi Valley this week. This comes shortly after a deadly storm system ravaged the region, claiming the lives of at least three people the week before.
The ongoing severe weather includes heavy rain, strong winds, and dangerous thunderstorms affecting a vast area from Texas to Alabama. Flash flood warnings have been issued as several inches of rain have already fallen in parts of northeast Texas, northwest Louisiana, and southwest Arkansas.
The forecast predicts continued storms bringing the threat of flooding, damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes from Tuesday through Thursday. Tens of millions of Americans in eastern Texas to the Southeast coast are at risk as the severe weather persists.
Of particular concern is the potential for tornadoes of at least EF2 strength in an area spanning from eastern Texas to the Florida Panhandle until Wednesday night. Authorities are urging residents in these areas to stay vigilant and prepared for severe weather conditions.
Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has activated the state’s emergency management division to mobilize resources in response to the severe weather. The storm threat is expected to peak on Wednesday morning as storms from Tuesday night continue to move eastward.
The Storm Prediction Center has issued warnings for numerous severe thunderstorms on Wednesday, with the possibility of strong tornadoes and damaging wind gusts exceeding 75 mph. Areas at highest risk include eastern Louisiana to western Alabama, with Baton Rouge and Jackson facing the greatest threat.
Flash flooding is also a concern, especially in eastern Mississippi and central and southern Alabama, where heavy rains could lead to dangerous conditions. The Weather Prediction Center has highlighted the risk of flooding, with rainfall rates potentially reaching 2 inches per hour in certain areas.
As the severe weather shifts towards the Southeast and the Ohio Valley by Thursday, residents are urged to remain alert for damaging winds, potential tornadoes, and continued flooding threats. The Appalachian Mountains are expected to face the most severe conditions as the storm system progresses.