Repeated Storm Action to Train Over Gulf Coast and Beyond

The storms that have been hammering the south-central U.S. over the last few days are going to migrate to the south and into the Gulf Coast as the week progresses. Who will be the targets of the next round of severe weather? Read on for all of the details.

Gulf Coast Braces for Repeated Storms

Repeated rounds of thunderstorms will take aim at the Gulf Coast this week, ushering in a number of hazards such as high winds, hail, and flash flooding. The storm cells will form along a boundary that is separating the cool air circulating to the north from the warm and moist air to the south. Residents in this zone should prepare for the threat of daily storms through the end of the week.

The unsettled weather will be a continuation of what the region experienced on Memorial Day. The holiday brought a series of storms packing powerful winds, hail, and preliminary reports of tornadoes in a zone from southeastern Colorado and through Texas and the Gulf Coast.

The forecast models indicate that the storms will expand to the east on Tuesday, reaching as far as southern Georgia. To the west, the storms will still roam the region stretching from southwestern New Mexico and through the Gulf Coast and into the Southeast. The heavy rain associated with these storms will trigger the chance of flash flooding. Other impacts to be aware of during Tuesday's activity include damaging hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes.

People still traveling home after the long holiday weekend may encounter challenges both on the roads and in the skies. Motorists are most likely to see potential delays across parts of interstates 10, 55, and 75.

Central Texas will be ground zero for Tuesday's storm action. San Antonio is forecast to see rain showers to start the day with partial clearing in the afternoon. This will change in the evening when the threat of thunderstorms moves into the Alamo City. Highs will reach the 90-degree mark before slipping into the low 70s. It will be a bit breezy with winds out of the east at 10 to 15 mph.

The threat of storms will not be as widespread to the west, however, you cannot rule out the chance of a stray thunderstorm or rain shower disrupting outdoor plans in places as Roswell, New Mexico. This community will wake up to a mix of sun and clouds in the morning. Despite more clouds moving in during the afternoon, highs will still manage to reach the mid 80s. Temperatures will fall into the low 60s overnight.

Moving to the east, Atlanta will also be in the crosshairs of severe storms on Tuesday. The Peach City is expecting rain showers in the morning that evolve into thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening hours. Heavy rain will move in overnight, amounting to about an inch of accumulation. The cloudy conditions will keep the temperatures in the low 70s for highs while readings dip into the low 60s overnight.

Wednesday's Forecast Calling for More of the Same

The situation is not expected to improve on Wednesday. The primary impact zone will creep to the north into portions of Kansas and Colorado before expanding to the east into South Carolina. The storms are forecast to fire up in the afternoon and evening hours with the natural heating of the day serving as fuel.

Houston is predicted to see scattered thunderstorms to start the day with the risk lingering into the afternoon and evening hours. Winds will clock in at speeds of 10 to 20 mph from the east-southeast while temperatures will climb to about 83 degrees. Overnight lows will hover in the mid 70s.