We have two major storm events possible over the next few days, both with very different impacts.

First, beginning overnight Thursday, but mainly into Friday morning, a severe weather outbreak is possible with at least a few severe storms likely.

Most of the state is under a Level 2 risk. Severe storms are possible with damaging winds up to 70 miles per hour. Tornadoes can’t be ruled out at any point during the event.

Storms can be expected as early as 4 a.m. along the Mississippi River, 7a.m. along the I-55 corridor, and 8 a.m. in eastern Mississippi.

The second weather event arrives Sunday night into Monday. Temperatures will plummet to below normal records across the state. Wind chills, especially overnight, will be dangerous, and there’s a chance of snow in northern communities. Right now, we have a 50 percent chance of snow in northern counties.

Makes plans now to protect people, pets, plants, and pipes during the cold weather events.

North Mississippi

Sunny with a high of 61. Thursday night, rain with some storms possible after 3 a.m. Windy. A couple storms could be strong, especially in western counties. Low of 48. The severe potential expands into central and eastern counties early Friday morning.

Central Mississippi

Mostly sunny with a high of 66. Windy, with gusts up to 20 miles per hour. Overnight, rain and storms possible. Low of 51. A storm or two could be strong to severe, especially in western counties. The strong to severe threat expands into central and eastern counties Friday morning.

South Mississippi

Mostly sunny and breezy with a high of 68. Thursday night, showers and thunderstorms. Low of 53. A storm or two could be strong to severe, especially in western counties. The strong to severe threat expands into central and eastern counties Friday morning.

Gulf Coast

Partly sunny with a high of 68. Showers and storms likely overnight. Low of 58 around 9 p.m., then temperatures rising to 63 by morning. A storm or two could be strong to severe, especially in western counties. The strong to severe threat expands into central and eastern counties Friday morning.