Severe weather forecast for Mississippi Valley and Southeast

A new weather system is moving into the Mississippi Valley and Southeast as spring begins. This system could bring severe storms this Saturday and Sunday. A cold front from the Northern Rockies will lead to the potential for storms, although the threat is lower than last weekend's severe weather. On Saturday, the main risk of severe weather will be in the Central Plains and mid-Mississippi Valley. The storms are not expected to be widespread, but large hail is possible. As the weekend continues, Sunday may see further storm activity, with warnings for damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. The severe weather risk is different from last weekend. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) began monitoring this potential on March 17. They noted that there are fewer conditions available for significant storms this time. Factors like instability and wind shear are lower, and the cold front has a less favorable setup for severe weather. Meteorologists advise staying alert to updates as the weekend approaches.