Meteorologist Elise Uschmann

🚨FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY UPDATE🚨

A good portion of central MS is under a tornado watch until 11 PM. The potential for tornadoes is higher in areas south of I-20. Otherwise, expect to see more severe thunderstorms that contain damaging wind gusts or hail.

It looks like the severe threat will be done by around midnight but have multiple ways to receive warnings until then!

The severe threat for our First Alert Weather Day on Wednesday has increased to a level 3 in areas north of I-20. In those areas, severe storms with damaging wind gusts or hail will be more likely. You will also see the heavier rain in those spots. The rest of the area will see isolated severe storms. Tornadoes cannot be ruled out, but damaging wind and hail will be the primary concerns anywhere across central MS.

🚨FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY TUESDAY🚨

Rounds of stormy weather continue for the next few days across central MS, but Tuesday looks to pack the biggest punch.

For the moment, the worst weather is expected between lunchtime Tuesday and 2 AM Wednesday. It will not storm the whole time, but on and off for most of that period. All modes of severe weather will be possible!

The primary threats will be damaging wind gusts and large hail, followed by the potential for a few tornadoes. Heavy rain will impact you too, especially during the evening commute.

More details streaming on WLBT.com and WLBT+ at 2:30 PM, along with WLBT News at 4 PM.

FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY UPDATE:

⛈️Severe thunderstorms have been pushing through central MS this evening, and more are expected through the overnight hours. The threats are damaging wind gusts (up to 60mph) and hail up to an inch in size. Storms will clear before you start the day Saturday.

Rain chances are finally on the rise tomorrow, but so is storm potential. Widespread, heavy rain is expected by Friday evening with on and off chances lingering through next week. For both Friday and Monday there will be the potential for a few storms to become severe with damaging wind gusts or hail.

The good news is we have gorgeous weather for outdoor activities the next 7 days... the bad news is y'all will have to hear me say some variation of "warm and dry" for all of them 🤣