Showers and storms are drifting to the northeast this morning across some of the NW counties in the region. If you live along I-55 or I-20 in Mississippi, chances are you will wake up to some thunder and rain. Severe weather isn’t likely this morning. These are just typical Gulf Coast storms.
But it is the beginning of an unsettled pattern that will take over the weather for the next few days. With the “main event” on Wednesday.
Wednesday, the cold front will push through with a batch of storms ahead of the front – a bit like last week. The difference this week is the highest risk for the more potent storms looks to be NW of the region.
The SPC has highlighted a wide area with a risk for severe weather on Wednesday.
Specifics ar still tough to nail down, but do know there will be a chance for storms and severe weather. And the potential hazards include heavy rain, lightning, wind gusts up to 60mph, small hail and tornadoes.
Today
Mostly cloudy with some showers and storms possible – especially closer to I-20. Breezy. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 60-percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy and still a bit breezy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with a few afternoon storms possible. Breezy. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30-percent.
Tuesday Night
Cloudy with a few storms possible. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with storms likely in the afternoon and evening. Some storms may be severe. Breezy. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70-percent.
Wednesday Night
Cloudy with lingering showers and storms. Some severe. Lows around 60. Chance of rain 50-percent.
Thursday
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with a few showers possible. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
