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Southeast Louisiana and Southern Mississippi partners - 

Here is an update concerning the severe weather threat, primarily on Friday afternoon. A few strong storms cannot be entirely ruled out this afternoon or Saturday, but the relatively greater threat will be Friday afternoon.

Overview:

WHAT:  MARGINAL RISK of Severe Weather

WHEN:  Primarily during the afternoon hours on Friday

WHERE:  All of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi, especially west of Interstate 59.

CONFIDENCE:

There is some uncertainty how far east organized storms will reach in the local area Friday afternoon before they dissipate. 

Impacts:

The main threats associated with any severe storms will be:

• Wind gusts greater than 60 mph will be possible

• In addition to the severe weather threat, locally heavy rainfall will be possible with stronger storms.

• This rainfall could lead to ponding of water in low lying areas and areas of poor drainage.

The graphic below highlights the threat area for Friday.