The National Weather Service will be monitoring the risk of severe thunderstorms over parts of the central gulf coast states and Middle Tennessee today.
Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing strong winds and perhaps an isolated tornado will be possible through Mississippi and Alabama as well as Tennessee and parts of Kentucky.
Numerous rounds of showers and thunderstorms may develop strong winds and reach severe levels.
A long-lived and non-severe system affecting the lower Mississippi Valley overnight and move into Middle Tennessee this afternoon. when it is expected to intensify.
Deep southerly flow coupled with moderate instability will be sufficient for bow echoes capable of damaging winds and hail to develop.
An isolated tornado can’t be ruled out.
Storms should decrease in number and severity through the evening and nighttime hours.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible each day through the weekend and into early next week.