Update: Building Instability Drives Mid-South Storms Into Slight Risks Today — SevereWX

As we've tracked this weekend severe setup in recent updates, today's Slight Risks are now live across key Mid-South areas, with storms beginning to bubble up amid surging instability.

The Storm Prediction Center's Slight Risk signals the chance for isolated severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening over Huntsville, AL; Nashville, TN; Little Rock, AR; and Memphis, TN on Saturday, July 11. This reflects a modest but real potential amid a pattern of hot, humid air clashing with subtle boundaries and daytime heating.

Expect primarily damaging wind gusts to 60 mph from outflow winds, along with quarter-sized hail in stronger cells. Isolated brief tornadoes can't be ruled out, but widespread issues are unlikely.

Stay vigilant: Review your severe weather plan and monitor updates from your local National Weather Service office, especially if outdoors or traveling.

Tomorrow, Sunday, July 12, brings a Slight Risk to South Carolina as the pattern shifts eastward.

Get the latest AI-powered forecasts for your city:

• Huntsville, AL
• Little Rock, AR
• Memphis, TN
• Nashville, TN

Safe skies!