3/15 – Jeff’s “Severe Thunderstorm WATCH” Friday Afternoon Forecast

A Severe Thunderstorm WATCH is in effect until 7 PM. This means conditions are favorable for thunderstorms to produce winds in excess of 60 MPH, small hail, and tornadic activity cannot be ruled out. Heavy rain will be around at times into this evening as well so be careful with any driving.

Fog will be an issue for the first part of your Saturday. The combination of a stalled frontal boundary along with plenty of humidity and moisture will support this. Tomorrow features thunderstorm chances but there is not a ton of certainty. The first part of Saturday features primarily rain-free conditions but a thunderstorm complex may set up and move along the Gulf Coast. Bottom line is that rain chances will be in play the second half of the day & some thunderstorms may bring more isolated flooding along with strong winds.

Sunday brings the final disturbance that will advance a cold front through the area. This will bring another round of thunderstorms with a near-washout expected for St. Patrick’s Day. There will be the potential for severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds again. Following the cold front passing through the area, more sunshine & a colder pattern return for the Mississippi Coast. At the moment, frost problems should be avoided but keep an eye on the forecast if you’re north of Interstate 10.