Tornado Risk Increasing Across Mid-South as Storm Conditions Strengthen

The atmosphere is rapidly reloading across parts of the Mid-South — from eastern Arkansas to northern Alabama — creating a volatile setup for severe weather later today.

With discrete storm development expected and the low-level jet already reaching 35 knots, conditions are becoming increasingly favorable for strong tornadoes. Elevated 3CAPE values and rising VTP (tornado potential) indicators point to growing instability.

Forecasters warn that shear will intensify through the afternoon, with the most robust storm activity likely between 5–6 PM CDT. Residents in the region are urged to stay weather-aware and monitor alerts closely.