LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The severe weather threat is shifting east on Tuesday, November 3, after a stormy night across Oklahoma and Texas. Storms could bring isolated tornadoes and damaging winds from Missouri through Arkansas and into Louisiana, western Mississippi, and western Tennessee. Not everyone in the risk area will see severe weather. Still, residents should have alerts turned on and a shelter plan ready.
Risk Area Stretches From Missouri to Louisiana
The severe threat zone runs north to south across the Mid-South. In the north, it includes Kirksville, Springfield, and St. Louis in Missouri. It then stretches south through Little Rock and much of Arkansas.
The zone continues into Louisiana, including Shreveport, Alexandria, and Lake Charles. To the east, it reaches Memphis in western Tennessee, along with Greenville and Jackson in western Mississippi. Parts of Illinois near St. Louis may also be affected.
Isolated Tornadoes Possible
Some storms could produce isolated tornadoes on Tuesday. Strong winds high in the atmosphere will help storms rotate as they move east. Warm, humid air from the Gulf will add fuel.
Tornadoes in a line of storms can form quickly and with little warning. They are often brief and may be wrapped in heavy rain. That makes them hard to see, so warnings must be taken seriously.
Damaging Winds the Main Threat
Damaging wind gusts are expected to be the most widespread threat. Strong winds can knock down trees and power lines across a large area. Scattered power outages are possible…