Heavy rain in the offing for TN coast! – 2

As many parts of TN received heavy rains in the last 24 hours. The newly formed low in the SE bay is all set to intensify further and concentrate from a well marked low into a depression per most agencies. The favourable SST and shear all along the path (5-10 KT) would support intensification before it hits land. Most models expect it to make a landfall around north TN latitude at the moment indicat ing a north westerly movement aided by a strong pacific ridge to steer it towards the subcontinent.

In wake of the above expect heavy to very rain all along the coast of TN and SAP, with a few isolated extreme spells in the next 24-48 hour time frame. Rains might increase through the day and become more sustained spells as the bands approach land. People are advised to take adequate precautions while venturing out if the rains continue to be heavy, Also it might be a good idea to avoid unnecessary travel for next couple of days.