As parts of northern Mississippi are still trying to thaw out from last week’s wintry weather, any signs of ice should be gone quickly as the entire state stays in the 60s Wednesday and Wednesday night. Despite the taste of springtime, it’s not going to be a great time to spend outdoors as the entire state has a risk of flooding while some communities will have a risk for severe storms.

According to the Storm Prediction Center, a Level 1 covers the southern half of the state with a curved line stretching into central Mississippi. Communities include Yazoo City, Philadelphia, Meridian, Jackson, Vicksburg, Natchez, Brookhaven, Prentiss, McComb, Columbia, Magee, Collins, Laurel, Hattiesburg, and Picayune.

The biggest risks in this zone are isolated severe storms, hail, and damaging winds.

The entire state has the risk of torrential rainfall at any time Wednesday or Wednesday night. We could have localized flash flooding for now, then river flooding becomes a possibility in a day or two.

North Mississippi

Showers are likely with a thunderstorm possible. Fog in the morning. High of 62. More showers likely overnight with a storm possible. Steady temperature around 60.

Central Mississippi

Showers are likely with a storm or two possible. A storm or two could be severe. Fog is possible throughout the day. High of 67. Wednesday night, more showers with a storm possible. Low of 61.

South Mississippi

Showers are likely with a few thunderstorms possible. A storm or two could be severe. Fog possible throughout the day. High of 70. Showers and storms in the evening with showers overnight. Low of 62.

Gulf Coast

Showers with a thunderstorm or two. High of 70. Showers likely overnight with a thunderstorm possible. Low of 61.