Gulf Coast States Forecast: Severe Weather Threat to Bring Isolated Tornadoes, Flash Flood This Weekend

Motorists traveling in the Gulf Coast States should watch out for challenging weather conditions due to a potential severe weather outlook this weekend, bringing isolated tornadoes and flash floods.

The early week of May brought significant weather risks in parts of the U.S., particularly in the south-central portions. The main dangers were isolated tornadoes and severe thunderstorms.

As a result, the latest weather report warns of a poor weather outlook this week and recommends that people avoid challenging weather conditions. The report warns of potential slower commutes and severe weather conditions in the Gulf Coast States.

Weather in the Gulf Coast States: Where Will Severe Weather Unload?

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The forecast monitors the development of severe weather in the Gulf Coast States, warning of potential risks this weekend.

In an advisory, the National Weather Service (NWS) reports excessive rainfall in east Texas into western Louisiana. Heavy rain potential is forecast in the Gulf Coast States this week, affecting low-lying or flood-prone areas in the region.

In addition, an NWS Weather Prediction Center warns of life-threatening flash floods in parts of Texas. The wave of heavy rains can result in power outages and hazardous commutes. NWS advises residents to keep updated with the latest forecasts.

In the Gulf Coast States and Southeast, potential damaging thunderstorms and heavy rains could unload this weekend, including in the mid-Mississippi Valley.

On Thursday, South-Central residents could anticipate possible flash floods, localized damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes. Areas at risk are the following:

Lubbock
San Angelo
Houston
Corpus Christi
Dallas
Houston
Jackson
New Orleans
Mobile
Springfield
Jonesboro
Mobile

Due to flooding concerns, NWS explained the risk of vehicle-related flooding. Commuters should keep away from floodwaters or wait until the flooding abates.

The severe weather risk on Saturday will stay, causing heavy and damaging storms in Little Rock, Jackson, Shreveport, Birmingham, Dothan, Mobile, New Orleans, and Shreveport.

In Houston, the report reveals that severe storms could threaten coastal counties this week, with a chance of a tornado and damaging winds.

On the weekend, flash flood risks and flooding rainfall are expected in the following areas:

Greenville
Wilmington
Savannah
Atlanta
Tallahassee
New Orleans
Asheville

The report monitors active weather in Little Rock, with possible severe weather. Communities should be alerted to hail, strong wind gusts, and stormy weather.

On Sunday, a severe weather outlook is expected in Kansas City, Wichita, Garden City, North Platte, and Lincoln.

Also Read: Central U.S. Weather Forecast: Severe Storms to Unleash Large Hail, Isolated Tornadoes This Midweek

Weather in Southern US Next Week

Next week, commuters can face another round of severe storms. The primary concerns are heavy rains, flooding, tornadoes, and localized damaging winds.

Stormy conditions are forecast in Des Moines, Kansas City, Springfield, St. Louis, Peoria, Chicago, and Green Bay.