The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex remains under a Level 2 threat, along with over 8 million others in the region. Forecasters are concerned as storms are anticipated to intensify through the evening and into early Tuesday morning.
The looming threat extends to a vast population, with more than 41 million people from eastern Texas to western Georgia and the Florida Panhandle at risk. Meanwhile, over 3.5 million individuals in parts of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi face a Level 3 out of 5 risk on the severe thunderstorm scale.
Cities like Shreveport, Monroe, Bossier City, Pine Bluff, and Jackson are within the danger zone. Notably, New Orleans faces severe weather risks, impacting Mardi Gras festivities in the region.
Cynthia Lee Sheng, Jefferson Parish President, announced the cancellation of scheduled parades due to the severe weather threat. The FOX Weather Meteorologist emphasized the importance of preparedness as the storm system intensifies, potentially leading to widespread severe weather and tornado outbreaks.
While damaging winds are expected, the possibility of tornadoes, including strong EF-2 or higher, poses a significant concern. The severe weather threat is projected to progress towards the East Coast by Wednesday, putting over 67 million people at risk, from the Southeast to the mid-Atlantic.
The FOX Forecast Center warns of potential storm reenergization on Wednesday, heightening the risk of severe weather. Areas from southeastern Georgia to southeastern Pennsylvania are under a Level 2 threat, which includes cities like Baltimore, Washington, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Wilmington, Raleigh, Myrtle Beach, and Savannah.
