Heavy Rainfall And Severe Storms Likely Late Week
The first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season formed early Wednesday but tonight its downgraded to post tropical cyclone Arthur. Even though the tropical system has weakened, it will still have some significant impacts across the deep south including our area. Periods of heavy rain and t-storms are likely Thursday and Friday. Rainfall potential will range between 3 to 6 inches on top of what we’ve already received this week. A flood watch is in effect for the area. We stress that you never drive through water covered roadways. TURN AROUND DON’T DROWN!
There’s a severe storm threat both Thursday and Friday. The circulation around the tropical system could produce severe storms Thursday. A front boundary moves into the area and may stir up another round of severe storms Friday. Both days are under a marginal risk (level 1 out 5) for severe storms. The main threats will damaging wind gust up to 60 mph and a few quick spin up tornadoes.
We expect to be on the backside of all the persistent heavy rainfall over the upcoming weekend.  Scattered showers and t-storms will be possible but the persistent rainfall will be to our east and moving away. There are signs we move back into a hot weather pattern with fewer showers and storms around early next week.
