Jackson, MS – Severe storms are expected to bring damaging winds and tornado threats to Mississippi late Thursday into Friday.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Jackson has warned of potentially hazardous weather, with wind gusts up to 60 mph and isolated tornadoes. The western portion of the state, including areas like Greenville, Vicksburg, and Yazoo City, is under a “Slight Risk” category.
According to the NWS, storms could begin in western Mississippi around 5 p.m. Thursday and intensify overnight. The greatest tornado risk and damaging winds are expected from midnight through 7 a.m. Friday. Areas further east, such as Hattiesburg, may experience impacts through Friday morning…