Jackson, MS – A round of potentially severe storms is forecast to move across much of Mississippi from Sunday evening through Monday afternoon, with damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes all possible.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, a Slight Risk level has been issued across central and southern Mississippi, including Jackson, Hattiesburg, Meridian, and Vicksburg. The primary threats include wind gusts up to 60 mph, hail up to golf ball size, and isolated tornadoes.
Storm activity is expected to begin late Sunday evening and continue into the overnight hours, with southern areas like Laurel, Hattiesburg, and Natchez seeing impacts into early Monday afternoon. While exact timing remains subject to change, residents are urged to stay weather-aware as the system develops.
The risk follows a stretch of unusually warm weather across the region, with temperatures climbing into the low-to-mid 80s on Thursday. That warmth will help fuel instability in the atmosphere ahead of the storm system.
Residents are encouraged to secure outdoor items, review severe weather plans, and enable alerts on mobile devices. If a warning is issued, move indoors to a sturdy structure immediately. Continue to monitor updates through the weekend from trusted sources like the National Weather Service.
