MISSISSIPPI/GULF SOUTH — A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect covering a large portion of the Gulf South this evening, stretching from parts of Louisiana and Arkansas through Mississippi and into Alabama. Warnings are already active within the watch area, including near Jackson and Mobile, as storms continue developing and pushing south through the region.
Watch Area Stretches From Shreveport to Montgomery
The severe thunderstorm watch spans a wide corridor including Shreveport, Little Rock, and Jackson to the west, extending east through much of Mississippi and into portions of Alabama near Montgomery. Communities within this zone should remain alert as additional storms continue to develop through the evening.
New Orleans and coastal Louisiana communities also fall within the southern portion of the watch, with storm activity expected to continue tracking south and east as the evening progresses across the broader region.
Warnings Already Active Near Jackson and Mobile
Severe thunderstorm warnings have already been issued within portions of the broader watch area, including near Jackson, Mississippi, and Mobile, Alabama. These warnings indicate storms capable of producing the hazards associated with the watch are already occurring in those locations.
Additional warnings remain possible as the evening continues, particularly for communities near Baton Rouge, Hattiesburg, and other areas within the pink-shaded watch boundary as storms continue to organize and strengthen.
Damaging Winds, Large Hail, and Frequent Lightning Expected
The primary hazards associated with this severe weather setup include damaging wind gusts, large hail, and frequent lightning as storms track through the watch area. Residents across the region are urged to check radar frequently before heading out for the evening…