Ingredients are in place for an outbreak of severe thunderstorms across the South. Although the local area is not in the highest threat area, significant storms are still possible. 

With the potential for severe storms on Saturday, it’s important to stay in touch with the Storm Station. Download our free app to get continuously updated forecasts and breaking weather alerts like watches and warnings. Review severe weather plans so you know what to do when thunderstorms threaten. 

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Severe Weather Threat: On Saturday, showers and thunderstorms are expected through 5 p.m. Saturday. Especially from late morning into the afternoon, some of these thunderstorms could be severe. The potential exists for tornadoes (some strong), damaging winds, and hail. The Storm Prediction Center has assigned an uncommon (1-2 times per year, locally) Level 4/5 “Moderate Risk” of severe weather for the majority of the Capital Area, including Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Gonzales and Hammond to name a few cities. Generally, this means numerous severe thunderstorms are expected within the risk area, and some storms could be particularly intense. Given that the storm mode will be cellular and not a line, many will not see any severe weather. However, the point locations that do see these severe storms could see very significant impacts. For that reason, every warning needs to be taken seriously today, especially Tornado Warnings. By the evening, the associated cold front should push east, bringing quieter conditions.

Know the difference between a watch and a warning. If a Tornado Warning is issued for your location, take action as you are in an immediately life-threatening situation. Move to a small, low-level, interior room away from windows if possible. Sit on the floor and cover your head. If you are in a mobile home or vehicle, there is no safe place to be! Get out, and seek shelter in the nearest sturdy building.

Up Next: Just in time for 40^th Wearin’ of the Green Parade and St. Patrick’s Day festivities, Sunday will bring a major shift in the weather—cooler, drier air will settle in, dropping highs to a comfortable 73°F with plenty of sunshine. Monday and Tuesday look fantastic as well, with highs in the mid to upper 70s under mostly sunny skies. By Wednesday, temperatures will climb back to 80°F, with just a slight chance of rain returning.

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– Storm Station Team 

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