JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Today is a First Alert Weather Day. Most of the day will stay quiet, but conditions begin to change this evening as a front approaches. The latest guidance shows storms developing to our northwest, then organizing and moving into the area this afternoon and overnight. Some of these storms could become strong to severe.
Main threats:
- Damaging wind
- Large hail
- Heavy rain
- A brief tornado cannot be ruled out
The greatest risk looks to be between 4 PM tonight and 6 AM Saturday, though storms will be off and on during that time.
Once we get past the day today, the pattern stays unsettled but a bit less organized. Scattered storms remain possible Saturday and Sunday, mainly during the afternoon and evening, with only a limited threat for severe weather at this point.
Looking ahead, Monday night into Tuesday could bring our next potential First Alert period. A stronger system is expected to move in, and if the atmosphere can recover from earlier storms, it could support another round of strong to severe storms.
Beyond that, the active pattern may continue into midweek. Additional disturbances could keep chances for showers and storms in the forecast through Wednesday night, although confidence in any severe threat after Tuesday remains low at this time.
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