WLBT FIRST ALERT FORECAST
Strong Storms Possible Through the Weekend
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Folks should stay weather aware through the weekend as several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected from tonight through Sunday night.
A few storms could become strong to severe at times, especially overnight tonight into Saturday Morning. The main threats with the stronger storms will be gusty damaging winds, hail, heavy downpours, and even an isolated tornado cannot be completely ruled out
Much of southern Mississippi under a “Marginal Risk” for severe weather, meaning isolated severe storms are possible, but again the primary concerns will be strong wind gusts and hail.
More Storms Possible Sunday (Mother’s Day)
Another disturbance could bring additional thunderstorms into Mississippi Sunday afternoon and Sunday night.
The overall setup appears similar, with hail and gusty winds remaining the main threats. A cold front is expected to move through by late Sunday night, helping bring drier and calmer weather to start the new week.
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