An “unusually strong” storm system for March may bring a range of hazards that includes wildfires, blizzards and tornadoes.
Expect strong, gusty winds and some heavy down pours as well as a chance some storms produce hail. The Storm Prediction Center placed a level 1 out of 5 severe storm risk for all of Southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
SEVERE PREDICTION. STORM PREDICTION CENTER ACTUALLY EXTENDED THAT ON DOWN. THIS ALSO INCLUDES A SIGNIFICANT RISK FOR SEEING TORNADOES AS WELL. SO KEEPING A CHECK ON THAT HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT.
Forecasters warn of intense storms that could unleash damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes in parts of Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi on Tuesday.
Officials rushed to reschedule Mardi Gras celebrations and warned revelers as powerful storms were expected to strike Louisiana.