MISSISSIPPI — Parts of Mississippi face a tornado threat Tuesday as multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms are expected to move across the state, according to the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center.
Forecasters say Mississippi is included in an enhanced risk area stretching from the southern Plains into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Mid-South, where conditions are favorable for severe weather development.
Meteorologists warn that strong to severe storms could produce tornadoes, along with very large hail and damaging winds.
The tornado threat is expected to increase during the afternoon and evening hours as storms develop and move east across the region. Some storms may become supercells, which are capable of producing isolated tornadoes.
In addition to the tornado risk, storms could bring hail as large as 2 to 4 inches in diameter and wind gusts strong enough to cause widespread damage.
The Storm Prediction Center said multiple rounds of storms are possible, which could prolong the severe weather threat into the overnight hours.
Residents are urged to stay weather-aware, monitor forecasts and be prepared to take shelter quickly if warnings are issued.
The severe weather threat is expected to continue as storms track east across the state.
