Jackson, Miss. – Northern Mississippi faces a risk of isolated severe storms late Friday night, with the greatest threat stretching from Greenville through Greenwood, Eupora and Columbus. Strong winds up to 60 mph and hail reaching quarter size are possible between 9 p.m. and 1 a.m. Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, the area is under a Marginal Risk, or Level 1 out of 5, meaning storms will be limited but could still produce damaging impacts. The corridor north of Yazoo City, including Leflore, Grenada and Lowndes counties, is most at risk during the overnight hours.
Residents in these areas should prepare for sudden gusts strong enough to down tree limbs and potentially cause power outages. Drivers on U.S. Highways 82 and 49 could encounter dangerous travel conditions if hail develops. The NWS advises staying alert to warnings and making sure devices are charged in case of outages…