Storms Possible for Black Friday in the South

news image
Special Stories
22 Nov 2018 8:25 AM
Parts of the south could see some showers and storms for Black Friday.  If you plan of looking for those amazing deals in cities like Houston, Little Rock or New Orleans, you will want to have the umbrella handy.  Luckily, we are not looking at a risk of severe with this particular set-up and even the rainfall overall shouldn't leading to a flash flooding issue.  Here is the very latest:

Severe Outlook

The severe weather risk will be very low, but from East Texas to the Florida Panhandle showers and storms will be possible.

Forecast

A trough of low pressure will push across Oklahoma and eastern Texas, bringing a few downpours in the afternoon and evening. As humidity builds, storms will start to fire along the Gulf of Mexico coastline throughout the day. A low pressure center moving northward through the Gulf Friday evening into the weekend, the chance for thunderstorms will increase.

Rainfall

Most areas should stay below a half inch of rainfall through Friday night.  Keep on checking for more updates on WeatherNation.
All Weather News
More
Severe Weather Returns to Northern Plains After Friday’s Derecho

Severe Weather Returns to Northern Plains After Friday’s Derecho

NORTHERN PLAINS - After a powerful derecho to

22 Jun 2025 10:30 AM
New Tropical Threat Emerging in Eastern Pacific After Hurricane Erick's Landfall

New Tropical Threat Emerging in Eastern Pacific After Hurricane Erick's Landfall

The 2025 Eastern Pacific hurricane season is

22 Jun 2025 10:15 AM
150+ Million Brace for Extreme Heat

150+ Million Brace for Extreme Heat

SUNDAY'S HEAT IMPACTS OVER 150 MILLION: Heat

22 Jun 2025 10:00 AM
Stormy & Sweaty Northeast - First 100° Days Possible

Stormy & Sweaty Northeast - First 100° Days Possible

Record highs are likely across the Northeast

22 Jun 2025 9:50 AM
Over a Foot of Snow Expected in the Rockies to Kickoff Summer

Over a Foot of Snow Expected in the Rockies to Kickoff Summer

The summer solstice happened on Friday, June

22 Jun 2025 9:15 AM
Storms Knock Out Power on the East Coast, More On the Way

Storms Knock Out Power on the East Coast, More On the Way

Thursday's storms left a lot of residents in

21 Jun 2025 2:40 AM
Major Hurricane Erick Makes Landfall as a Category 3

Major Hurricane Erick Makes Landfall as a Category 3

Major Hurricane Erick made landfall in extrem

20 Jun 2025 2:30 AM