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Tornado Outbreak in Southern U.S. – Dec. 28, 2024

A dangerous and potentially deadly severe weather outbreak is unfolding across the South, impacting millions from Texas to Mississippi. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a "Particularly Dangerous Situation" Tornado Watch, covering nearly 2.4 million people from eastern Texas through central Louisiana and into western Mississippi until 9 p.m. CT. Additional Tornado Watches are anticipated further east throughout the day.

Key Hazards:

• Violent, long-track tornadoes expected across Louisiana and Mississippi into the evening and night.
• Severe Thunderstorm Warnings are color-coded with yellow, Tornado Warnings in red, and confirmed tornadoes in purple.
• Flash Flood Warnings are in green, with Flash Flood Emergencies in pink.

Severe Weather Conditions:

• Numerous strong tornadoes are forecasted, along with widespread wind gusts up to 80 mph and hail stones as large as 2 inches in diameter.
• A Level 4 severe weather zone has been outlined for Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, with a Level 3 zone extending from Texas to Florida.

Meteorologist Insights:

TNW Weather meteorologist describes the situation as a "classic tornado day," with an eerie feeling in the air due to the atmospheric conditions.

Recent Tornado Impacts:

• In Porter Heights, Texas, significant damage was reported, with multiple mobile homes hit and a brick home severely affected.
• Drone footage captured the destruction, showing debris swirling in the air near Katy, Texas, and damage to structures such as the East Montgomery Fire Department building.
• Additional tornado reports came from Cypress, Liverpool, and near Oretta, Louisiana, where officials have documented damage.

Preparedness:

Residents in affected areas should review their tornado safety plans and ensure they have reliable methods for receiving weather alerts. Download the TNW Weather app for real-time updates and a 3D radar to track storms accurately.

Next Steps:

As these storms continue to move east, the severe weather threat is expected to reach from Virginia to Florida by Sunday, with tornadoes, damaging wind, and hail a concern for those areas.

TNW Weather Division will provide ongoing coverage with live updates through TNWWeather.com and social media channels.

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