- Friday, June 06, 2025
A persistent storm system will bring days of severe weather and potential flooding to the southern United States through early next week. Residents and travelers are urged to stay alert for damaging winds, large hail, and localized flash floods.
By: Vibhuti Pathak
A prolonged and dangerous storm pattern is set to impact the southern United States from late this week through early next week, bringing the risk of severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, large hail, and flash flooding. If you have outdoor plans or travel scheduled, it’s crucial to stay updated on rapidly changing weather conditions, as storms could quickly disrupt activities.
What’s Driving the Stormy Pattern?
The primary culprit behind this extended period of active weather is a series of mesoscale convective systems—large clusters of thunderstorms that frequently develop in the summer months. These systems are notorious for producing severe weather, including heavy rainfall, intense lightning, and even tornadoes.
Storm Timing and Threat Areas
Through Thursday Night:
The Southern Plains, especially eastern New Mexico, West Texas, Oklahoma, and southwest Kansas, face the highest risk for severe storms. Expect threats from damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes.
Friday to Friday Night:
The severe weather threat shifts eastward, targeting areas from West Texas and Oklahoma into the Tennessee and Ohio valleys. Cities like Oklahoma City, Little Rock, and Nashville could experience damaging winds and heavy rainfall.
While not every location will see storms, those that do should prepare for the possibility of tornadoes and large hail, particularly in the Texas Panhandle. Oklahoma is at heightened risk for flash flooding, but heavy rain could extend as far east as the Ohio Valley and interior Northeast.
Saturday:
A broad swath of the South, including North Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and the Carolinas, will see scattered thunderstorms. Major cities such as Atlanta, Birmingham, Charlotte, Dallas, and Memphis are in the zone for severe weather, with wind damage and lightning posing the greatest threats. Flash flooding remains a concern in areas hit by repeated or slow-moving storms.
Sunday to Tuesday:
The stormy pattern will likely continue into early next week, with more rounds of storms expected. While precise details are still developing, much of the South could see at least an inch of rain, with multi-inch totals possible where storms linger.
Given the ongoing threat, it’s essential to monitor local forecasts and have a plan to seek shelter if severe weather approaches. Stay tuned to weather.com and The Weather Channel App for the latest updates as conditions evolve.
