Tornadoes, Severe Storms to Hit Mississipi, Alabama, Tennessee and Gulf Coast Today

Severe thunderstorms and violent tornadoes are expected to hit the Southeast U.S. this afternoon and tonight.

Widespread destructive winds, some reaching hurricane force, numerous tornadoes, scattered large hail up to baseball size are predicted for Central and Northern Mississipi, Northern Alabama, and  Western, Middle, and Southern Tennessee.

There is also a high risk of tornadoes and storms over a broad area across the central Gulf Coast, extending tonight over the Ohio Valley and toward the Central and Southern Appalachians.

Residents in these areas are advised to review their severe weather safety procedures and follow the news about watches and warnings. If a tornado warning is issued for your area, move to a safe place like a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of your building.

You can use the Augurisk app to check whether your area is at risk of storm hazards. Simply enter your address and you will get a detailed analysis of tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards, snow storms, and hail storms for your location.