3/25/24 320PM Update: A county-by-county breakdown of the severe weather threat for Southern MS/AL/LA

There is the potential for some severe weather tonight. I broke down the potential by county below. But I want to remind everyone that the potential for severe weather is not the guarantee for severe weather. There are going to be places that end up with some rain and wind and that’s all, while others may see big hail and tornado.

Here is how I like to think of it:

EVERYONE — Brief heavy rain, some lightning, wind gusts up to 45mph
MOST FOLKS — A few rounds of brief heavy rain, brief localized flash flooding, lightning, wind gusts up to 50mph
SOME SPOTS — A few rounds of extended heavy rain, brief flash flooding, a lot of lightning, wind gusts up to 60mph, small hail
FEW PLACES — A few rounds of extended heavy rain, brief flash flooding, a lot of lightning, wind gusts up to 65mph, ping-pong ball sized hail
VERY SELECT LOCATIONS — A few rounds of extended heavy rain, brief flash flooding, a lot of lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, ping-pong ball sized hail and a tornado

Sadly, as good as we try to be in the meteorology enterprise, we are only so good, so I can’t tell you if one county will have a tornado and another won’t nor can I tell you which street in your city will have the worst of the weather.

We are getting there, but aren’t there yet.

So, please know that the county-by-county breakdown below include the potential threats and the timeline for the worst of the worst. Things may not get that bad at your specific house, but the county – as a whole – is looking at the potential for what I outlined below.

Also! The Karrie Meter is mostly unchanged this afternoon.

What has changed in the data is I’m starting to see the potential for the line of storms to – perhaps – remain more broken as it passes through the area. This would be both good and bad.

The good would be that not as many people are affected by severe weather.

The bad would be that the people impacted by severe weather would be facing the potential for severe weather that would be slightly more potent.

Also, don’t forget to download the app! It will monitor your location for threatening weather, and alert you when lightning is within 15 miles, when a storm is approaching your location and when teh NWS issues any watches or warnings.

I really put a lot of effort into making the most comprehensive – and accurate – weather app out there.



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COUNTY BY COUNTY BREAKDOWN

Here is the breakdown, county-by-county, with respect to the severe weather threat for our coverage area.

If you felt like I’ve left out an county, please let me know. These take a while to make (even with NQLBOT, our AI weather-helper) and sometimes while going through and building each counties forecast, I skip over one when copying that forecast over to the site/app.

And yes, these forecasts are aided by NQLBOT, our AI weather helper. Hopefully he did a good job today!

Along I-20

Rankin County:

5p — 9p – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

10p — 2a – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, ping pong ball-sized hail, and a few tornadoes (up to EF3 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

3a — 7a – All Clear! Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:
– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– Hail damage is possible, park vehicles under cover if possible
– A Tornado Watch is likely
– Wind-driven hail is possible which could damaging siding, go through windows, and dent cars.

Best to be where you want to be by 8p

Scott County:

6p — 10p – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

11p — 3a – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, ping pong ball-sized hail, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

4a — 8a – All Clear! Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:
– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– Hail damage is possible, park vehicles under cover if possible
– A Tornado Watch is likely
– Wind-driven hail is possible which could damaging siding, go through windows, and dent cars.

Best to be where you want to be by 9p

Newton County:

7p — 11p – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

12a — 4a – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, ping pong ball-sized hail, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

5a — 9a – All Clear! Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:
– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– Hail damage is possible, park vehicles under cover if possible
– A Tornado Watch is liekly
– Wind-driven hail is possible which could damaging siding, go through windows, and dent cars.

Best to be where you want to be by 10p

Lauderdale County:

8p — 12a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

1a — 5a – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, ping pong ball-sized hail, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

6a — 10a – All Clear! Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:
– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– Hail damage is possible, park vehicles under cover if possible
– A Tornado Watch is likely
– Wind-driven hail is possible which could damaging siding, go through windows, and dent cars.

Best to be where you want to be by 11p



Near I-20

Simpson County:

5p — 9p – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

10p — 2a – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, ping pong ball-sized hail, and a few tornadoes (up to EF3 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

3a — 7a – All Clear! Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:
– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– Hail damage is possible, park vehicles under cover if possible
– A Tornado Watch is likely
– Wind-driven hail is possible which could damaging siding, go through windows, and dent cars.

Best to be where you want to be by 9p

Smith County:

6p — 10p – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

11p — 3a – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, ping pong ball-sized hail, and a few tornadoes (up to EF3 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

4a — 8a – All Clear! Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:
– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– Hail damage is possible, park vehicles under cover if possible
– A Tornado Watch is likely
– Wind-driven hail is possible which could damaging siding, go through windows, and dent cars.

Best to be where you want to be by 10p

Jasper County:

7p — 11p – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

12a — 4a – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, ping pong ball-sized hail, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

5a — 9a – All Clear! Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:
– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– Hail damage is possible, park vehicles under cover if possible
– A Tornado Watch is likely
– Wind-driven hail is possible which could damaging siding, go through windows, and dent cars.

Best to be where you want to be by 11p

Clarke County:

8p — 12a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

1a — 5a – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, ping pong ball-sized hail, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

6a — 10a – All Clear! Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:
– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– Hail damage is possible, park vehicles under cover if possible
– A Tornado Watch is possible
– Wind-driven hail is possible which could damaging siding, go through windows, and dent cars.

Best to be where you want to be by 12a



HWY 84 Corridor

Lawrence County:

5p — 9p – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

10p — 2a – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, ping pong ball-sized hail, and a few tornadoes (up to EF3 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

3a — 7a – All Clear! Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:
– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– Hail damage is possible, park vehicles under cover if possible
– A Tornado Watch is likely
– Wind-driven hail is possible which could damaging siding, go through windows, and dent cars.

Best to be where you want to be by 9p

Jeff Davis County:

6p — 10p – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

11p — 3a – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, ping pong ball-sized hail, and a few tornadoes (up to EF3 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

4a — 8a – All Clear! Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:
– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– Hail damage is possible, park vehicles under cover if possible
– A Tornado Watch is likely
– Wind-driven hail is possible which could damaging siding, go through windows, and dent cars.

Best to be where you want to be by 10p

Covington County:

7p — 11p – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

12a — 4a – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, ping pong ball-sized hail, and a few tornadoes (up to EF3 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

5a — 9a – All Clear! Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:
– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– Hail damage is possible, park vehicles under cover if possible
– A Tornado Watch is likely
– Wind-driven hail is possible which could damaging siding, go through windows, and dent cars.

Best to be where you want to be by 11p

Jones County:

8p — 12a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

1a — 5a – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, ping pong ball-sized hail, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

6a — 10a – All Clear! Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:
– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– Hail damage is possible, park vehicles under cover if possible
– A Tornado Watch is likely
– Wind-driven hail is possible which could damaging siding, go through windows, and dent cars.

Best to be where you want to be by 12a

Wayne County:

9p — 1a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

2a — 6a – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, ping pong ball-sized hail, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

7a — 11a – All Clear! Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:
– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– Hail damage is possible, park vehicles under cover if possible
– A Tornado Watch is likely
– Wind-driven hail is possible which could damaging siding, go through windows, and dent cars.

Best to be where you want to be by 1a



HWY 98 Corridor

Walthall County:

6p — 10p – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

11p — 3a – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, ping pong ball-sized hail, and a few tornadoes (up to EF3 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

4a — 8a – All Clear! Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:
– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– Hail damage is possible, park vehicles under cover if possible
– A Tornado Watch is likely
– Wind-driven hail is possible which could damaging siding, go through windows, and dent cars.

Best to be where you want to be by 10p

Marion County:

7p — 11p – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

12a — 4a – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, ping pong ball-sized hail, and a few tornadoes (up to EF3 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

5a — 9a – All Clear! Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:
– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– Hail damage is possible, park vehicles under cover if possible
– A Tornado Watch is likely
– Wind-driven hail is possible which could damaging siding, go through windows, and dent cars.

Best to be where you want to be by 11p

Lamar County:

8p — 12a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

1a — 5a – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, ping pong ball-sized hail, and a few tornadoes (up to EF3 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

6a — 10a – All Clear! Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:
– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– Hail damage is possible, park vehicles under cover if possible
– A Tornado Watch is likely
– Wind-driven hail is possible which could damaging siding, go through windows, and dent cars.

Best to be where you want to be by 12a

Forrest County:

9p — 1a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

2a — 6a – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, ping pong ball-sized hail, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

7a — 11a – All Clear! Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:
– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– Hail damage is possible, park vehicles under cover if possible
– A Tornado Watch is likely
– Wind-driven hail is possible which could damaging siding, go through windows, and dent cars.

Best to be where you want to be by 1a

Perry County:

10p — 2a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

3a — 7a – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, ping pong ball-sized hail, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

8a — 12a – All Clear! Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:
– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– Hail damage is possible, park vehicles under cover if possible
– A Tornado Watch is likely
– Wind-driven hail is possible which could damaging siding, go through windows, and dent cars.

Best to be where you want to be by 2a

Greene County:

11p — 3a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

4a — 8a – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, ping pong ball-sized hail, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

9a — 1p – All Clear! Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:
– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– Hail damage is possible, park vehicles under cover if possible
– A Tornado Watch is possible
– Wind-driven hail is possible which could damaging siding, go through windows, and dent cars.

Best to be where you want to be by 3a



HWY 26 Corridor

Pearl River County:

8p — 12a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

1a – 5a – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, ping pong ball-sized hail, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

6a — 10a – All Clear! Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:
– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– Hail damage is possible, park vehicles under cover if possible
– A Tornado Watch is possible
– Wind-driven hail is possible which could damaging siding, go through windows, and dent cars.

Best to be where you want to be by 12a

Stone County:

9p — 1a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

2a — 6a – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, ping pong ball-sized hail, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

7a — 11a – All Clear! Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:
– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– Hail damage is possible, park vehicles under cover if possible
– A Tornado Watch is possible
– Wind-driven hail is possible which could damaging siding, go through windows, and dent cars.

Best to be where you want to be by 1a

George County:

10p — 2a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

3a — 7a – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, ping pong ball-sized hail, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

8a — 12a – All Clear! Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:
– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– Hail damage is possible, park vehicles under cover if possible
– A Tornado Watch is possible
– Wind-driven hail is possible which could damaging siding, go through windows, and dent cars.

Best to be where you want to be by 2a



Coastal Mississippi

Hancock County:

8p — 12a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

1a – 5a – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, ping pong ball-sized hail, and a few tornadoes (up to EF1 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

6a — 10a – All Clear! Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:
– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– Hail damage is possible, park vehicles under cover if possible
– A Tornado Watch is possible
– Wind-driven hail is possible which could damaging siding, go through windows, and dent cars.

Best to be where you want to be by 12a

Harrison County:

9p — 1a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

2a — 6a – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, ping pong ball-sized hail, and a few tornadoes (up to EF1 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

7a — 11a – All Clear! Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:
– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– Hail damage is possible, park vehicles under cover if possible
– A Tornado Watch is possible
– Wind-driven hail is possible which could damaging siding, go through windows, and dent cars.

Best to be where you want to be by 1a

Jackson County:

10p — 2a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

3a — 7a – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, ping pong ball-sized hail, and a few tornadoes (up to EF1 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

8a — 12a – All Clear! Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:
– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– Hail damage is possible, park vehicles under cover if possible
– A Tornado Watch is possible
– Wind-driven hail is possible which could damaging siding, go through windows, and dent cars.

Best to be where you want to be by 2a



LOUISIANA PARISHES

St. Helena Parish:

6p — 10p – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

11p — 3a – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, ping pong ball-sized hail, and a few tornadoes (up to EF3 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

4a — 8a – All Clear! Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:
– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– Hail damage is possible, park vehicles under cover if possible
– A Tornado Watch is likely
– Wind-driven hail is possible which could damaging siding, go through windows, and dent cars.

Best to be where you want to be by 10p

Livingston Parish

6p — 10p – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

11p — 3a – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, ping pong ball-sized hail, and a few tornadoes (up to EF3 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

4a — 8a – All Clear! Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:
– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– Hail damage is possible, park vehicles under cover if possible
– A Tornado Watch is possible
– Wind-driven hail is possible which could damaging siding, go through windows, and dent cars.

Best to be where you want to be by 10p

Tangipahoa Parish

7p — 11p – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

12a — 4a – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, ping pong ball-sized hail, and a few tornadoes (up to EF3 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

5a — 9a – All Clear! Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:
– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– Hail damage is possible, park vehicles under cover if possible
– A Tornado Watch is likely
– Wind-driven hail is possible which could damaging siding, go through windows, and dent cars.

Best to be where you want to be by 11p

Washington Parish

8p — 12a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

1a — 5a – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, ping pong ball-sized hail, and a few tornadoes (up to EF3 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

6a — 10a – All Clear! Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:
– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– Hail damage is possible, park vehicles under cover if possible
– A Tornado Watch is likely
– Wind-driven hail is possible which could damaging siding, go through windows, and dent cars.

Best to be where you want to be by 12a

St Tammany Parish

8p — 12a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

1a — 5a – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, ping pong ball-sized hail, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

6a — 10a – All Clear! Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:
– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– Hail damage is possible, park vehicles under cover if possible
– A Tornado Watch is possible
– Wind-driven hail is possible which could damaging siding, go through windows, and dent cars.

Best to be where you want to be by 12a

Orleans Parish

8p — 12a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

1a — 5a – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, quarter-sized hail, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

6a — 10a – All Clear! Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:
– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 12a



ALABAMA COUNTIES

Sumter County:

8p — 12a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

1a — 5a – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, ping pong ball-sized hail, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

6a — 10a – All Clear! Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:
– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– Hail damage is possible, park vehicles under cover if possible
– A Tornado Watch is possible
– Wind-driven hail is possible which could damaging siding, go through windows, and dent cars.

Best to be where you want to be by 12a

Choctaw County:

8p — 12a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

1a — 5a – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, ping pong ball-sized hail, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

6a — 10a – All Clear! Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:
– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– Hail damage is possible, park vehicles under cover if possible
– A Tornado Watch is possible
– Wind-driven hail is possible which could damaging siding, go through windows, and dent cars.

Best to be where you want to be by 12a

Washington County

11p — 3a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

4a — 8a – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, quarter-sized hail, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

9a — 1p – All Clear! Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:
– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 3a

Mobile County

10p — 2a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

3a — 7a – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, quarter-sized hail, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

8a — 12a – All Clear! Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:
– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 2a




Author of the article:


Nick Lilja

Nick is former television meteorologist with stints in Amarillo and Hattiesburg. During his time in Hattiesburg, he was also an adjunct professor at the University of Southern Mississippi. He is a graduate of both Oregon State and Syracuse University that now calls Houston home. Now that he is retired from TV, he maintains this blog in his spare time.

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