Make sure those Christmas decorations are tied down well because we’re in for some major changes as a storm system approaches. We’ll go from dry, cold weather to stormy, warm weather Thursday night with rain chances lasting several days. We’ll also have windy conditions with gusts up to 30 miles per hour possible across the state.

The Storm Prediction Center has also placed a risk of severe weather over parts of the state.

A Level 1 risk covers southern Mississippi, mostly south of a line from Natchez to Magee to Quitman. Risks include a severe storm or two, damaging winds, and a tornado from 2 a.m. until noon Friday.

North Mississippi

Increasing clouds with a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 58. Rain in the evening with thunderstorms possible overnight. Breezy with a low of 44. Wind gusts up to 30 miles per hour. Some heavy rain is possible.

Central Mississippi

Becoming cloudy with rain likely in the afternoon. High of 58 with wind gusts up to 20 miles per hour. Showers likely overnight with some storms possible. Low of 46.

South Mississippi

Partly sunny with rain likely after 5 p.m. High of 63 with wind gusts up to 20 miles per hour. Showers likely Thursday night with storms possible. A storm or two could be severe. Low of 52.

Gulf Coast

Mostly cloudy with a high of 68. Showers likely overnight with a storm possible. Low of 66.