Rain Heading Our Way

Showers and thunderstorms continue to push east across Mississippi tonight ahead of a strong cold front.

North of I-20, the storms have weakened considerably in the past hour. Instability is very limited although upper level wind fields are strong.

The tornado watch that has been in effect since about 2:30 for parts of Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi will expire at 8 p.m., if it makes it that long. It will not be extended.

Light showers were entering Northwest Alabama including Lamar, Marion and Franklin Counties.

This is the leading edge of an area of light to moderate showers that covers the eastern half of Mississippi. One storm was approaching Columbus MS at 7:30 with a good bit of lightning. It is moving rapidly northeast and will reach Lamar County within the next 45 minutes.

Despite the fact that significant severe weather is not expected…there will be isolated wind damage reports tonight. And even outside storms, it will be extremely windy with winds averaging some 10-20 mph with higher gusts. A Lake Wind Advisory is in effect until noon tomorrow.

Trees were reported down in the Vicksburg MS area as the activity passed.

Temperatures are in the lower and middle 50s across Central Alabama. Dewpoints are in the upper 40s. Tomorrow will be a raw day, with highs struggling to get back to 50 along with a strong NW wind. Skies will clear from west to east during the morning behind the showers.

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