NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – A significant severe weather day is anticipated for Saturday across Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi.

We remain highlighted in a level 4 out of 5 moderate risk for severe weather. This threat will begin by late morning Saturday and continue through sunset in the evening. Our biggest threat will be tornadoes which could be the long-track variety and intense.

Supercell storms will form as daytime heating kicks in. At first the threat will be across our northwestern areas with that storm mode shifting east in time. All residents are urged to make a severe weather plan and be ready to take quick action.

Parts of Mississippi and Alabama were upgraded to a level 5 (high) risk for severe storms.

The last high risk for Mississippi was in late March 2023. The last time there was a high risk for this portion of Mississippi was in March of 2021. Both of those days produced an EF-4 tornado and the 2023 event resulted in mass casualties.

South Louisiana still falls into a Level 4/5 which is also significant and very rare. Not everyone will experience severe weather tomorrow, but for those that do, it could be devastating. Stay weather-aware & know where to go if a WARNING is issued.

Early this morning we’re monitoring for fog. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect. By Sunday, all the storm threats and humidity are gone setting up a perfect parade forecast.

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