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Storm 5 Alert Tuesday: damaging winds, large hail and a few tornadoes are possible (4.1.24)

Posted at 6:05 AM, Apr 01, 2024
and last updated 2024-04-01 18:16:25-04

Warm & Breezy Today, Storm 5 Alert Tomorrow

Forecast:

This Afternoon: Mix of Sun & Clouds, Stray Shower Chance|High: 82|
SW 10-15
Tonight: Mo. Cloudy, 40% Shower & Storm Ch. Late |Low: 67|
S 10-15, Gusts: 30 mph
Tomorrow: Mo. Cloudy, Area Showers & Storms Developing, Some
Storms Could be Strong to Severe |High: 76| SW 15-20, Gusts: 30 mph

In Depth: Storm 5 Alert Tuesday

TIMING: 1 p.m.-10 p.m.

THREATS/IMPACTS: Damaging Wind, hail, isolated tornadoes, heavy downpours

Tuesday is shaping up to be a very active weather day across the midsouth. A strong, spring cold front will bring a broken line of strong to severe storms to the area Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.

All of the NewsChannel 5 viewing area is under a risk for severe weather.

The severe weather threat is to our northwest today. Then, the focus shifts east of the Mississippi River tomorrow.

While damaging wind is the main concern, we also will see a threat for isolated tornadoes and hail with this storm. It’s important to make sure you keep your mobile devices charged and know what to do in the event of severe weather.

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