Jackson, MS – Mississippi residents are being warned to prepare for potentially hazardous weather conditions beginning late Tuesday night and continuing into Wednesday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, scattered storms are expected to develop across the state tonight, with a few possibly becoming strong to marginally severe. Forecasters said damaging wind gusts reaching up to 60 mph could be the greatest threat with these storms. Hail up to the size of a quarter is also possible in some areas.
The greatest risk for storms is expected between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. Tuesday across central and western Mississippi, shifting eastward into the overnight hours. Areas north and east of Jackson may see stronger storms after midnight.
In addition to the severe weather risk, forecasters are cautioning drivers about dense fog expected south of Interstate 20 early Wednesday morning. The fog could reduce visibility to as low as a quarter-mile between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m., creating dangerous travel conditions during the morning commute.
Officials urge residents to stay alert, keep multiple ways to receive weather warnings, and take extra precautions if driving in fog. The NWS advises motorists to use low beams, increase following distance, and allow more time to reach destinations.
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