Inland Waterway Weather Report

Weather Highlights: 

• A strong storm system moves in today through Saturday, where a mix of all weather types can be expected. The upper MS will be cold and windy, with several inches of snow likely. 
• The middle and lower MS are in an enhanced to moderate risk for severe storms, where all modes of severe weather are expected. Periods of heavy rain can also be expected. 
• High pressure moves into the area Sunday. The next storm system isn’t expected until the middle of next week, bringing the potential for more snow and rain. 

7-day QPF totals (through next Tuesday morning):

• Upper MS: ¼ to 1” of liquid precip with isolated higher amounts
• Middle MS/Lower Ohio Valley: ¼ to 1” Mid MS and 1-2” Ohio Valley
• Lower MS Valley: 1-2” overall, with amounts from 2-4” over the TN valley

ANNA WOLVERTON – MVD/NWS Meteorologist, USACE