We’re still monitoring the developing storm system expected to impact the Magnolia State this afternoon and tonight. Unfortunately, each update shows the system overperforming.

Now, the Storm Prediction Center has included a large area from Greenwood south into Louisiana and the Mississippi River across to the U. S. Hwy. 45 and I-59 corridors in a Level 2 risk. This means there is a potential for winds up to 70 miles per hour, tornadoes, and hail.

A Level 1 risk covers a large crescent from Southaven to Tupelo to Meridian to Laurel and Hattiesburg and finally to Picayune. This means severe storms are possible with a few tornadoes, small hail, and winds up to 60 miles per hour.

A marginal risk covers the rest of the state with isolated severe storms possible.

Severe storms are expected to impact the River Region from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m., the middle part of the state from 5 p.m. until 1 a.m., and eastern Mississippi from 7 p.m. until 4 a.m.