8:00 PM Update: Isolated Gusty Winds Possible with Mississippi Valley Storms Tonight

A weather system is moving across the central United States this evening, bringing a band of storms from the Midwest southward. The best chance for any stronger storms sits in the lower to mid Mississippi Valley, where isolated severe wind gusts are possible along with a small chance of a brief tornado. Most other parts of the country will stay quiet, though ordinary thunderstorms could pop up in scattered spots overnight.

Storms are already forming across Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, and western Tennessee and will continue this evening into the overnight hours. Warmer and more humid air in this region gives the storms a slightly better chance to produce isolated strong wind gusts. A brief tornado remains possible, but any severe weather should stay limited and isolated.

Farther north through Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky, the same band of storms will pass through tonight. Conditions are less favorable for strong storms here, so the risk of severe weather is lower. Still, a few isolated gusty winds cannot be ruled out as the storms move through.

Eastern Texas is also included in the area that could see isolated strong storms this evening and tonight. Storms developing along the southern end of the band may bring gusty winds to parts of the state. As with neighboring areas, any severe weather is expected to remain scattered and not widespread.

Ordinary thunderstorms are possible in California, Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Virginia, Ohio, and parts of the upper Midwest including Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. These storms are not expected to turn severe and should bring only typical lightning, rain, and light wind. Most people in these areas will see little impact beyond a brief shower or two.