An outbreak of severe weather will continue over portions of the southern states, with the threat of violent thunderstorms and tornadoes remaining over an area stretching from eastern Texas central Alabama. The greatest threat of tornadic cells will be over central Louisiana, central Mississippi, and eastern Alabama.

Today, according to the Storm Prediction Center (SPC), an outbreak of severe storms with tornadoes, wind damage, and large hail is expected from parts of the Southern Plains, into the Lower Mississippi Valley and central Gulf Coast states. Several long track tornadoes are expected. Because of this threat, a Moderate Risk (level 4/5) of Severe Thunderstorms was hoisted while a Slight Risk (at least 15%) of Excessive Rainfall is in effect for a similar area to the SPC Slight, but extending farther into the Tennessee Valley.

Heavy rainfall and scattered to severe thunderstorms shift into the East Coast on Sunday.