Tornado Watch Issued for Southern Louisiana and Far Southern Mississippi

Strategic Insights -

A Tornado Watch has been issued by the NWS Storm Prediction Center for portions of Southern Louisiana and Far Southern Mississippi, effective from 1240 PM until 1100 PM CDT on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. The watch area includes approximately 70 statute miles north and south of a line from 60 miles west southwest of Houma, LA to 40 miles east southeast of Gulfport, MS. The primary threats include several tornadoes likely.

Key Takeaways:

  • The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a Tornado Watch for portions of Southern Louisiana and Far Southern Mississippi.
  • The watch area is approximately 70 statute miles north and south of a line from 60 miles west southwest of Houma, LA to 40 miles east southeast of Gulfport, MS.
  • The primary threats include several tornadoes likely, with a high probability of 2 or more tornadoes (80%) and a low probability of 1 or more strong (EF2-EF5) tornadoes (20%).
  • The watch is effective from 1240 PM until 1100 PM CDT on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.
  • Persons in the watch area are advised to be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings.
  • The watch area includes several cities, including Houma, LA, and Gulfport, MS.

Statistics:

  • 70 statute miles: The width of the watch area.
  • 60 miles west southwest of Houma, LA: The southwestern edge of the watch area.
  • 40 miles east southeast of Gulfport, MS: The southeastern edge of the watch area.
  • 80%: The probability of 2 or more tornadoes.
  • 20%: The probability of 1 or more strong (EF2-EF5) tornadoes.
  • 65 knots: The wind probability of 10 or more severe wind events.

Sources:

  • US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Note: The expiration time in the watch graphic is amended if the watch is replaced, cancelled or extended.
  • NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK - Tornado Watch Number 667, September 11, 2024.
  • Aviation Watch (SAW) product - SAW7 WW 667 TORNADO LA MS CW 111740Z -- 120400Z