Overview
A strong cold front will be moving in from the northwest overnight Thursday into Friday morning. A line of scattered showers and storms, some of which could be strong to severe, will be associated with this front with as it moves across the South. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has placed most of our viewing are under a marginal risk (1/5) and southeast portions under a slight risk (2/5).
This front could cause issues with your Friday morning commute with gusty winds and heavy rainfall. Colder temperatures return after the front with highs in the 50s and lows in the lower 40s for the weekend.
Threats: This front will take on a squall line form with damaging wind gusts being the biggest concern. Damaging wind gusts of 58+ mph will be possible with the stronger storms. Another main concern will be the heavy rainfall threat. Rain will linger after the leading edge with reasonable totals around 1-2″ with locally higher amounts. There is a marginal risk (1/4) for excessive rainfall over the area. Localized areas of flash flooding could occur.
There is a non-zero chance of a brief, isolated tornado being embedded in the line, but the threat is not too high. Hail does not look to be a threat for our areas with these storms.
Timing: The leading edge of showers and storms will begin to enter our northwestern areas before daybreak and continue towards the Baton Rouge metro around 7-10am. This could cause concerns for Friday morning commutes. Even after the leading edge clears, the severe threats lowers, but rain and a few elevated storms will continue into the afternoon and evening. Some guidance shows some isolated areas of light rain lingering overnight into early Saturday morning.
How to Prepare
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