Jackson, MS – A warm spring week across Mississippi could end with severe weather, as forecasters warn of storm potential by Sunday in Jackson, Meridian, Hattiesburg and surrounding areas.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, a slight risk (Level 2 of 5) has been issued for central and southern Mississippi for Sunday. This includes key areas such as Yazoo City, Brookhaven, Philadelphia, and Vicksburg. Meteorologists emphasize the storm system is still several days away, but early models indicate the potential for damaging winds, hail and localized flooding.
Temperatures across the region are running 5 to 10 degrees above normal for late March, with highs in the low to mid-80s expected through the week. Early morning fog is also common, especially near Natchez and Magee, before skies clear during the day…