Just over a week after a collection of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms killed three Mississippians and injured seven more, forecasters are warning of another cluster of dangerous storms that could start as soon as Wednesday.
A “marginal” risk, the lowest classification for severe weather, for isolated severe storms begins Wednesday at 9 p.m. The threat covers mostly central and northern Mississippi, with risk expected to dissipate around noon Thursday.
A more significant weather threat is forecasted to cover the weekend, with an “enhanced” threat for severe storms, damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes starting 5 p.m. Friday and running through 6 a.m. Saturday.
The final window of potential severe weather is expected to be 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, with an “enhanced” risk of severe storms, possibly strong tornadoes, and more covering most of the state.
Threat levels can increase and expand as particular weather threats draw near. To stay weather aware, click here for the latest forecast updates.
For information on how you and your family can prepare for potentially dangerous weather, visit the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency’s “Plan and Prepare” webpage.
