Most of Mississippi is at risk for severe weather beginning Friday afternoon and continuing into the overnight hours, according to the National Weather Service.
The agency warns residents to stay weather aware as conditions could include severe storms, damaging winds up to 60 mph, and hail up to a quarter size.
Emergency officials urge residents to monitor local forecasts and prepare for possible severe weather impacts.
![[5:10 PM]: Over the next hr or so thunderstorm activity will increase across the Mid-South, W to E](https://alcornnewsms.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/651194346_2193933991365237_4362027490347690605_n-150x150.jpg "Severe thunderstorms expected across the Mid-South this evening")
