Storm Prediction Center

SPC 0700Z Day 2 Outlook
Day 2 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1213 AM CST Sun Mar 08 2026 Valid 091200Z - 101200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PARTS OF SOUTHERN ARKANSAS AND FAR NORTHERN LOUISIANA INTO MISSISSIPPI... ...SUMMARY... Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible on Monday from the Arklatex into the lower Mississippi Valley. ...ArkLaTex and Lower MS/TN Valleys... A low-amplitude mid/upper shortwave trough will move from the southern Plains to the TN Valley through Monday afternoon/evening. In the absence of stronger height falls, little surface cyclogenesis is expected. Nevertheless, deep layer southwesterly flow will support persistent warm advection regime. Rich boundary-layer moisture (surface dewpoints in the mid to upper 60s F) will be in place across the Lower MS Valley beneath steep midlevel lapse rates. Pockets of stronger heating of the moist warm sector will support MLCAPE of 1000-2000 J/kg (particularly across southern AR/northern LA into MS). Supercell wind profiles are noted in forecast soundings amid 35+ kt effective shear magnitudes owing to strong mid/upper flow. Forecast hodographs also become elongated/straight above 2-3 km. Large-scale ascent will remain modest and may limit storm coverage, but most CAMs guidance suggest at least a few storms will develop within the warm advection regime. Convection will mainly pose a risk for large hail (with some potential for hail up to 2 inch diameter) and localize strong wind gusts. Given moist low-levels and modestly enlarged/curved low-level hodographs, a tornado or two also may be possible, but is not expected to be the main hazard. ..Leitman.. 03/08/2026 Read more

SPC 0700Z Day 2 Outlook
Day 2 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1213 AM CST Sun Mar 08 2026 Valid 091200Z - 101200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PARTS OF SOUTHERN ARKANSAS AND FAR NORTHERN LOUISIANA INTO MISSISSIPPI... ...SUMMARY... Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible on Monday from the Arklatex into the lower Mississippi Valley. ...ArkLaTex and Lower MS/TN Valleys... A low-amplitude mid/upper shortwave trough will move from the southern Plains to the TN Valley through Monday afternoon/evening. In the absence of stronger height falls, little surface cyclogenesis is expected. Nevertheless, deep layer southwesterly flow will support persistent warm advection regime. Rich boundary-layer moisture (surface dewpoints in the mid to upper 60s F) will be in place across the Lower MS Valley beneath steep midlevel lapse rates. Pockets of stronger heating of the moist warm sector will support MLCAPE of 1000-2000 J/kg (particularly across southern AR/northern LA into MS). Supercell wind profiles are noted in forecast soundings amid 35+ kt effective shear magnitudes owing to strong mid/upper flow. Forecast hodographs also become elongated/straight above 2-3 km. Large-scale ascent will remain modest and may limit storm coverage, but most CAMs guidance suggest at least a few storms will develop within the warm advection regime. Convection will mainly pose a risk for large hail (with some potential for hail up to 2 inch diameter) and localize strong wind gusts. Given moist low-levels and modestly enlarged/curved low-level hodographs, a tornado or two also may be possible, but is not expected to be the main hazard. ..Leitman.. 03/08/2026 Read more

SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1101 PM CST Sat Mar 07 2026 Valid 081200Z - 091200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER MUCH OF NORTH CAROLINA...NORTHERN SOUTH CAROLINA...AND SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA... ...SUMMARY... Isolated, marginally severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and early evening across parts of the Carolinas to southeast Virginia. A few strong storms may linger over southern Texas. ...Carolinas into southeast Virginia... A positive-tilt upper trough will move across the Northeast today, with tail end sweeping across the Mid Atlantic and Southeast. A surface trough / front will extend roughly from NJ/DelMarva into the Piedmont, with 60s F dewpoints ahead of the wind shift. Daytime heating will result in 500-1000 J/kg with generally poor lapse rates aloft. However, peak heating will steepen low-level lapse rates, and perhaps support locally strong outflow winds as storms develop on the boundary after 18Z. Forecast wind profiles suggest mixed-mode storms with both cells and small bows will be possible, and marginal hail cannot be ruled out as effective shear tops 35 kt. ...Southern TX... Shortwave ridging will occur over TX today, which may induce weak warm advection atop the surface front. Despite northerly winds at the surface, a band of midlevel moisture may remain aloft, supporting scattered thunderstorms at various times of the day. The weak synoptic ascent will probably result in minimal severe (hail) chances today. ..Jewell/Moore.. 03/08/2026 Read more

SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1101 PM CST Sat Mar 07 2026 Valid 081200Z - 091200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER MUCH OF NORTH CAROLINA...NORTHERN SOUTH CAROLINA...AND SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA... ...SUMMARY... Isolated, marginally severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and early evening across parts of the Carolinas to southeast Virginia. A few strong storms may linger over southern Texas. ...Carolinas into southeast Virginia... A positive-tilt upper trough will move across the Northeast today, with tail end sweeping across the Mid Atlantic and Southeast. A surface trough / front will extend roughly from NJ/DelMarva into the Piedmont, with 60s F dewpoints ahead of the wind shift. Daytime heating will result in 500-1000 J/kg with generally poor lapse rates aloft. However, peak heating will steepen low-level lapse rates, and perhaps support locally strong outflow winds as storms develop on the boundary after 18Z. Forecast wind profiles suggest mixed-mode storms with both cells and small bows will be possible, and marginal hail cannot be ruled out as effective shear tops 35 kt. ...Southern TX... Shortwave ridging will occur over TX today, which may induce weak warm advection atop the surface front. Despite northerly winds at the surface, a band of midlevel moisture may remain aloft, supporting scattered thunderstorms at various times of the day. The weak synoptic ascent will probably result in minimal severe (hail) chances today. ..Jewell/Moore.. 03/08/2026 Read more

WW 0027 Status Updates
STATUS REPORT ON WW 27 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 35 W LRD TO 35 SE COT TO 15 WSW NIR TO 20 S PSX. ..SPC..03/08/26 ATTN...WFO...CRP...EWX...HGX... STATUS REPORT FOR WS 27 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS TXC007-025-131-249-273-297-311-355-391-409-479-080440- TX . TEXAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ARANSAS BEE DUVAL JIM WELLS KLEBERG LIVE OAK MCMULLEN NUECES REFUGIO SAN PATRICIO WEBB GMZ231-232-236-080440- CW . ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS INCLUDED ARE BAFFIN BAY AND UPPER LAGUNA MADRE CORPUS CHRISTI AND NUECES BAYS COPANO ARANSAS AND REDFISH BAYS THE WATCH STATUS MESSAGE IS FOR GUIDANCE PURPOSES ONLY. PLEASE REFER TO WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION STATEMENTS FOR OFFICIAL Read more

WW 27 SEVERE TSTM TX CW 072150Z - 080500Z
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 27 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 350 PM CST Sat Mar 7 2026 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of South-Central Texas Coastal Waters * Effective this Saturday afternoon and evening from 350 PM until 1100 PM CST. * Primary threats include... Scattered large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible Isolated damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible SUMMARY...Storm will continue to increase and intensify across the region through late afternoon and early evening, with the environment being favorable for storms capable of large hail and locally damaging winds. The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 80 statute miles north and south of a line from 50 miles west of Cotulla TX to 45 miles east northeast of Victoria TX. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU7). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce tornadoes. && OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 24...WW 25...WW 26... AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 1.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector 24025. ...Guyer Read more

WW 0026 Status Updates
STATUS REPORT ON WW 26 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 30 S HEZ TO 35 ENE MEI. ..MOORE..03/08/26 ATTN...WFO...JAN... STATUS REPORT FOR WS 26 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS MSC023-031-061-065-067-077-085-080240- MS . MISSISSIPPI COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE CLARKE COVINGTON JASPER JEFFERSON DAVIS JONES LAWRENCE LINCOLN THE WATCH STATUS MESSAGE IS FOR GUIDANCE PURPOSES ONLY. PLEASE REFER TO WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION STATEMENTS FOR OFFICIAL INFORMATION ON COUNTIES...INDEPENDENT CITIES AND MARINE ZONES CLEARED FROM SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AND TORNADO WATCHES. Read more

MD 0173 CONCERNING SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 26... FOR SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI INTO FAR WESTERN ALABAMA
Mesoscale Discussion 0173 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0555 PM CST Sat Mar 07 2026 Areas affected...Southern Mississippi into far western Alabama Concerning...Severe Thunderstorm Watch 26... Valid 072355Z - 080200Z The severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 26 continues. SUMMARY...Damaging wind gusts remain possible as poorly organized storm clusters migrate south/southeast across southern Mississippi into far western Alabama. DISCUSSION...Recent surface observations and radar imagery from KDGX show a composite cold front/outflow boundary slowly pushing southeast after a recent amalgamation of frontal and pre-frontal convection. The recent storm interactions have yielded periodic strong gusts per velocity imagery, but has also resulted in a recent weakening trend of lingering convection. However, with the southeastward surge of the front/outflow, new convection developing on the boundary will mature in a environment characterized by 1500 J/kg. This may support a gradual uptick in thunderstorm intensity, and given surface temperatures remaining in the low 80s and upper 70s (yielding low-level lapse rates on the order of 7-7.5 C/km), sporadic strong to severe downburst winds appear possible over the next couple of hours. With time, the onset of nocturnal cooling/stabilization and weak wind shear with southeastward extent should result in a gradual weakening of convection, but a localized severe wind threat will likely persist for the next hour or so. ..Moore.. 03/07/2026 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product... ATTN...WFO...BMX...MOB...JAN...LIX... LAT...LON 31389119 31749032 32248944 32608906 32978849 33058811 32968778 32698767 32388774 31948803 31498868 31228927 31058999 30999052 31029100 31209122 31389119 MOST PROBABLE PEAK TORNADO INTENSITY...UP TO 95 MPH MOST PROBABLE PEAK WIND GUST...55-70 MPH MOST PROBABLE PEAK HAIL SIZE...UP TO 1.25 IN Read more

SPC 0100Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0640 PM CST Sat Mar 07 2026 Valid 080100Z - 081200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER PARTS OF SOUTHERN AND SOUTHEAST TEXAS INTO FAR SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA... ...SUMMARY... A few storms may produce hail across southern Texas, with sporadic wind damage still possible extending into parts of the Southeast. ...Discussion... Scattered cells continue to develop near and north of the cold front into southern TX, with areas of heavy rain and periodic strong gusts moving across southeast TX and into southern MS and central AL. The 00Z CRP sounding shows substantial instability with MLCAPE around 2000 J/kg. Low-level flow is relatively weak, but veering with height which may aid updraft propagation to the east/southeast. Moderate mid to high level winds are also elongating hodographs, which may support favorable storm structure for large hail. Otherwise, an elongated line of thunderstorms extending from southeast TX into the southern Appalachians may produce strong wind gusts at times, with generally marginal shear profiles for anything sustained. The loss of daytime heating will also support a weakening trend during the evening. ..Jewell.. 03/08/2026 Read more

SPC 0100Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0640 PM CST Sat Mar 07 2026 Valid 080100Z - 081200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER PARTS OF SOUTHERN AND SOUTHEAST TEXAS INTO FAR SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA... ...SUMMARY... A few storms may produce hail across southern Texas, with sporadic wind damage still possible extending into parts of the Southeast. ...Discussion... Scattered cells continue to develop near and north of the cold front into southern TX, with areas of heavy rain and periodic strong gusts moving across southeast TX and into southern MS and central AL. The 00Z CRP sounding shows substantial instability with MLCAPE around 2000 J/kg. Low-level flow is relatively weak, but veering with height which may aid updraft propagation to the east/southeast. Moderate mid to high level winds are also elongating hodographs, which may support favorable storm structure for large hail. Otherwise, an elongated line of thunderstorms extending from southeast TX into the southern Appalachians may produce strong wind gusts at times, with generally marginal shear profiles for anything sustained. The loss of daytime heating will also support a weakening trend during the evening. ..Jewell.. 03/08/2026 Read more

SPC 0100Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0640 PM CST Sat Mar 07 2026 Valid 080100Z - 081200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER PARTS OF SOUTHERN AND SOUTHEAST TEXAS INTO FAR SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA... ...SUMMARY... A few storms may produce hail across southern Texas, with sporadic wind damage still possible extending into parts of the Southeast. ...Discussion... Scattered cells continue to develop near and north of the cold front into southern TX, with areas of heavy rain and periodic strong gusts moving across southeast TX and into southern MS and central AL. The 00Z CRP sounding shows substantial instability with MLCAPE around 2000 J/kg. Low-level flow is relatively weak, but veering with height which may aid updraft propagation to the east/southeast. Moderate mid to high level winds are also elongating hodographs, which may support favorable storm structure for large hail. Otherwise, an elongated line of thunderstorms extending from southeast TX into the southern Appalachians may produce strong wind gusts at times, with generally marginal shear profiles for anything sustained. The loss of daytime heating will also support a weakening trend during the evening. ..Jewell.. 03/08/2026 Read more

MD 0174 CONCERNING SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 27... FOR SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS
Mesoscale Discussion 0174 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0601 PM CST Sat Mar 07 2026 Areas affected...South Central Texas Concerning...Severe Thunderstorm Watch 27... Valid 080001Z - 080200Z The severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 27 continues. SUMMARY...Scattered strong to locally severe convection will continue across south central Texas. DISCUSSION...Surface front continues advancing steadily south across south central TX early this evening. While surface temperatures have warmed considerably along the lower Rio Grande Valley, very little convection is noted across the warm sector. Latest radar data depicts scattered robust elevated convection north of the wind shift, and this activity is gradually developing south as the front advances toward deep south TX. Given the weak height rises noted across this region, frontal ascent should continue to be the primary mechanism for thunderstorm development. Forecast soundings suggest parcel lift may be near 1km, and adequate MUCAPE exists north of the wind shift for a continued hail risk with the most robust updrafts. ..Darrow.. 03/08/2026 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product... ATTN...WFO...HGX...CRP...EWX... LAT...LON 29600003 30269621 27939622 27290003 29600003 MOST PROBABLE PEAK WIND GUST...UP TO 60 MPH MOST PROBABLE PEAK HAIL SIZE...1.50-2.50 IN Read more

WW 0026 Status Updates
STATUS REPORT ON WW 26 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 5 NE ESF TO 50 NNW PIB TO 25 W TCL. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SEE MESOSCALE DISCUSSION 0173 ..MOORE..03/08/26 ATTN...WFO...JAN... STATUS REPORT FOR WS 26 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS LAC029-080140- LA . LOUISIANA PARISHES INCLUDED ARE CONCORDIA MSC001-023-029-031-037-061-063-065-067-069-075-077-085-101-127- 129-080140- MS . MISSISSIPPI COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ADAMS CLARKE COPIAH COVINGTON FRANKLIN JASPER JEFFERSON JEFFERSON DAVIS JONES KEMPER LAUDERDALE LAWRENCE LINCOLN NEWTON SIMPSON SMITH THE WATCH STATUS MESSAGE IS FOR GUIDANCE PURPOSES ONLY. PLEASE Read more

WW 26 SEVERE TSTM LA MS 071915Z - 080300Z
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 26 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 115 PM CST Sat Mar 7 2026 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Northeast Louisiana Mississippi * Effective this Saturday afternoon and evening from 115 PM until 900 PM CST. * Primary threats include... Scattered damaging wind gusts to 60 mph possible Isolated large hail events to 1 inch in diameter possible SUMMARY...A line of storms will continue to slowly progress southeastward with additional storm development ahead of it from northeast Louisiana into Mississippi. Wind damage is the primary hazard with the stronger storms. The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 60 statute miles north and south of a line from 45 miles northwest of Natchez MS to 35 miles north northeast of Meridian MS. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU6). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce tornadoes. && OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 23...WW 24...WW 25... AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 1 inch. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 50 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector 25020. ...Guyer Read more

WW 0025 Status Updates
STATUS REPORT ON WW 25 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 30 NNW CRW TO 30 SSW HLG TO 15 WNW PIT TO 20 SSW JHW TO 30 N BFD. ..KERR..03/07/26 ATTN...WFO...BUF...ILN...CLE...RLX...PBZ...CTP... STATUS REPORT FOR WT 25 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS NYC003-009-072240- NY . NEW YORK COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ALLEGANY CATTARAUGUS OHC167-072240- OH . OHIO COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE WASHINGTON PAC003-005-007-019-021-023-031-033-047-051-053-059-063-065-083- 105-111-123-125-129-072240- PA . PENNSYLVANIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ALLEGHENY ARMSTRONG BEAVER BUTLER CAMBRIA CAMERON CLARION CLEARFIELD ELK Read more

WW 0025 Status Updates
STATUS REPORT ON WW 25 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 30 NNW CRW TO 30 SSW HLG TO 15 WNW PIT TO 20 SSW JHW TO 30 N BFD. ..KERR..03/07/26 ATTN...WFO...BUF...ILN...CLE...RLX...PBZ...CTP... STATUS REPORT FOR WT 25 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS NYC003-009-072240- NY . NEW YORK COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ALLEGANY CATTARAUGUS OHC167-072240- OH . OHIO COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE WASHINGTON PAC003-005-007-019-021-023-031-033-047-051-053-059-063-065-083- 105-111-123-125-129-072240- PA . PENNSYLVANIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ALLEGHENY ARMSTRONG BEAVER BUTLER CAMBRIA CAMERON CLARION CLEARFIELD ELK Read more

WW 0027 Status Updates
STATUS REPORT ON WW 27 THE SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES ACROSS THE ENTIRE WATCH AREA. ..SPC..03/07/26 ATTN...WFO...CRP...EWX...HGX... STATUS REPORT FOR WS 27 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS TXC007-013-019-021-025-029-055-057-089-091-123-127-131-149-163- 175-177-187-209-239-249-255-259-273-283-285-297-311-321-323-325- 355-391-409-463-469-479-481-493-507-080040- TX . TEXAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ARANSAS ATASCOSA BANDERA BASTROP BEE BEXAR CALDWELL CALHOUN COLORADO COMAL DEWITT DIMMIT DUVAL FAYETTE FRIO GOLIAD GONZALES GUADALUPE HAYS JACKSON JIM WELLS KARNES KENDALL KLEBERG LA SALLE LAVACA LIVE OAK MCMULLEN MATAGORDA MAVERICK MEDINA NUECES REFUGIO SAN PATRICIO UVALDE VICTORIA WEBB WHARTON WILSON ZAVALA GMZ231-232-236-237-330-080040- CW Read more

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WW 0026 Status Updates
STATUS REPORT ON WW 26 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 35 SSW MLU TO 65 W MEI TO 20 ESE CBM. ..MOORE..03/07/26 ATTN...WFO...JAN... STATUS REPORT FOR WS 26 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS LAC025-029-041-107-080040- LA . LOUISIANA PARISHES INCLUDED ARE CATAHOULA CONCORDIA FRANKLIN TENSAS MSC001-021-023-029-031-037-049-061-063-065-067-069-075-077-085- 099-101-103-121-123-127-129-080040- MS . MISSISSIPPI COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ADAMS CLAIBORNE CLARKE COPIAH COVINGTON FRANKLIN HINDS JASPER JEFFERSON JEFFERSON DAVIS JONES KEMPER LAUDERDALE LAWRENCE LINCOLN NESHOBA NEWTON NOXUBEE RANKIN SCOTT SIMPSON SMITH Read more

WW 26 SEVERE TSTM LA MS 071915Z - 080300Z
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 26 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 115 PM CST Sat Mar 7 2026 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Northeast Louisiana Mississippi * Effective this Saturday afternoon and evening from 115 PM until 900 PM CST. * Primary threats include... Scattered damaging wind gusts to 60 mph possible Isolated large hail events to 1 inch in diameter possible SUMMARY...A line of storms will continue to slowly progress southeastward with additional storm development ahead of it from northeast Louisiana into Mississippi. Wind damage is the primary hazard with the stronger storms. The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 60 statute miles north and south of a line from 45 miles northwest of Natchez MS to 35 miles north northeast of Meridian MS. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU6). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce tornadoes. && OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 23...WW 24...WW 25... AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 1 inch. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 50 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector 25020. ...Guyer Read more