LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A severe weather threat may return to the central and southern United States early next week. Both the GFS and European models show a significant pattern change moving through around November 2 and 3. A strong low-pressure system is expected to pull deep moisture north from the Gulf, with very strong winds aloft. All severe hazards are possible, including damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes.
Broad Threat Zone Across the South
The possible severe weather area covers a large part of the South and mid-Mississippi Valley. It stretches from Dallas, Waco, and Houston in Texas northeast through Shreveport, Little Rock, and Jackson. The zone also reaches Nashville, Louisville, and Indianapolis.
Parts of Oklahoma near Oklahoma City and
are also included. The area reaches Springfield, Missouri, and Springfield, Illinois, along with New Orleans near the Gulf Coast. Not everyone in this broad area will see severe weather.
Strong Low Over Missouri
The European model shows a strong low near southwest Missouri around 6 p.m. CST Monday, November 2. Pressure near the center is shown around 999 millibars. A cold front trails southwest from the low through Oklahoma and Texas…