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Tornado Threat Looms Over Southern States Today
21 Nov
Summary
- Tornados possible in five southern states today.
- Weak EF-0 or EF-1 twisters are most likely.
- Texas faces increased severe weather risk on Sunday.
Americans in five southern states are on alert for potential tornadoes as thunderstorms threaten the region today. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has identified a marginal risk for twisters in southern Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, and parts of northern Georgia. Forecasters anticipate short-lived, weak tornadoes, likely EF-0 or EF-1, capable of causing minor damage.
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to move through the affected areas, bringing heavy rainfall. Meteorologists note the potential for damaging wind gusts, with isolated tornadoes not entirely ruled out. This atmospheric setup, involving changes in wind speed and direction at different altitudes, creates the conditions for rotating storms.
Looking ahead, the storm prediction agency has warned of an elevated risk of extreme weather across Texas from Sunday night into Monday. This could include large hail and damaging winds, with a rare but possible chance of weak, short-lived tornadoes.
