Jackson, MS – A severe storm threat could impact parts of Mississippi late Sunday into early Monday, with western and northern regions facing the highest risk.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, a conditional severe weather event is being monitored for April 20–21. Areas including Jackson, Vicksburg, Natchez, and Yazoo City fall within a marginal to slight risk zone. This means scattered thunderstorms may develop, with the potential for damaging winds, hail, and localized flooding.
Confidence in the forecast increases for northern and western Mississippi, especially in cities such as Greenwood, Greenville, and Hamburg, which are under a “Slight Risk” level (Level 2 of 5). The rest of central Mississippi, including Brookhaven and Jackson, falls under a “Marginal Risk” (Level 1)…