National Weather Force has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch effective until 2am EDT for southeast OK, east OK, northwest AR, west AR, north AR, central AR, northeast AR, east AR, west TN, southwest TN, northwest TN, central TN, Northwest MS, north MS, northeast MS, northwest AL and north AL.
Along a cold front, already a surge of warm, dense moisture, aided by substantial lift from the cold front can be seen in observations. Together with strong instability and vertical shear, this will initiate as multi-cellular storms, which may bring about various hazards. As the event unfolds, a Quasi-Linear Convective System, also known as a squall line (QLCS), is expected to roll southward across the region, delivering large hail and powerful winds. Furthermore, any independent cells may have the potential to generate tornadoes due to increased low-level shear.
As the night advances, this band of storms will persistently move through the remainder of the watch area, likely reaching northern Mississippi by early Monday morning. As the storm approaches these areas, the primary risk will remain strong winds.
Stay tuned for more updates.
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