The entire state of Mississippi faces the potential for severe weather beginning Sunday night with some areas at risk of dangerous conditions through early Monday morning.
The National Weather Service has updated its statewide hazard outlook showing most of Mississippi under an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe weather, while parts of south Mississippi are under a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5).
The severe weather threat will develop at different times across the state. In some areas, storms could begin as early as 6 p.m. Sunday with the threat lasting until around 4 a.m. Monday in other parts.
“A line of severe storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, tornadoes, and hail up to a quarter size, will move across the area tonight,” NWS warned. “Be weather aware and have a plan of action for when severe weather approaches your location.”
According to forecasters, the primary threats include damaging wind gusts between 60 and 70 miles per hour, with large hail and tornadoes also possible.
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After the storm system moves through, a cold front is expected to bring significantly cooler temperatures and breezy conditions to the entire state.
High temperatures Monday morning in north and central Mississippi are expected to be in the 40s, while south Mississippi could see highs in the lower to mid-50s. NWS says a wintry mix, including the possibility of snow, cannot be ruled out in some northern areas.
Temperatures are expected to drop even further Monday night when a hard freeze could develop across parts of the state.
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