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Headline: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued November 19 at 2:19AM CST until November 19 at 2:45AM CST by NWS Jackson MS
Description: At 219 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Florence, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. This severe storm will be near... Jackson,... more
Effective: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 - 00:19
Expires: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 - 00:45
Urgency: Immediate
Severity: Severe
Sender: NWS Jackson MS
Headline: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued November 19 at 2:08AM CST until November 19 at 2:45AM CST by NWS Jackson MS
Description: At 208 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Terry, or 7 miles southwest of Byram, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. This severe storm... more
Effective: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 - 00:08
Expires: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 - 00:45
Urgency: Immediate
Severity: Severe
Sender: NWS Jackson MS
Headline: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued November 19 at 1:54AM CST until November 19 at 2:45AM CST by NWS Jackson MS
Description: SVRJAN The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Rankin County in central Mississippi... Northwestern Simpson County in central Mississippi... Southeastern Hinds County in central... more
Effective: Monday, November 18, 2024 - 23:54
Expires: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 - 00:45
Urgency: Immediate
Severity: Severe
Sender: NWS Jackson MS
Headline: Special Weather Statement issued November 19 at 1:42AM CST by NWS Jackson MS
Description: At 142 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Learned to near Dry Grove to near Dentville. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...... more
Effective: Monday, November 18, 2024 - 23:42
Expires: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 - 00:15
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Sender: NWS Jackson MS
Headline: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued November 19 at 1:20AM CST until November 19 at 1:45AM CST by NWS Jackson MS
Description: At 120 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Flora, or 11 miles north of Clinton, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. This severe storm... more
Effective: Monday, November 18, 2024 - 23:20
Expires: Monday, November 18, 2024 - 23:45
Urgency: Immediate
Severity: Severe
Sender: NWS Jackson MS

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 38. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Thursday
Sunny. High near 64, with temperatures falling to around 59 in the afternoon. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Friday
Areas of frost between 7am and 8am. Sunny, with a high near 58. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 35. North northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 65. West southwest wind around 0 mph.

Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 39. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.

Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday
A slight chance of rain before noon, then a slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain showers before midnight, then a chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday
A slight chance of rain before noon, then a chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.