Mississippi braces for another stormy week

Mississippi isn’t done with rough weather yet. After days of storms, another round of severe weather is expected on Tuesday, April 28, this time bringing the risk of large hail, strong winds, and possible tornadoes. Nearly the entire state is under some level of warning, with the highest risks—Level 3 out of 5—covering central and northern areas. This includes cities like Jackson, Oxford, and Starkville, where hail could reach golf-ball size, winds could top 70 mph, and tornadoes could form. Southern parts of the state are under lower-level warnings, but still face threats of damaging winds and hail.Heavy rain is another concern, especially along Interstate 20, where 3 to 6 inches could fall, leading to flash floods in cities and low-lying spots. The weather pattern isn’t just a one-day event—storms will keep rolling in through the week. By Wednesday, the southern two-thirds of the state will still see storm chances, though the risks are slightly lower. The rest of the week brings more showers, thunderstorms, and even the possibility of strong winds, with rainfall totals climbing higher each day. Temperatures are dropping too. Highs in the mid-80s on Tuesday will slip into the 60s and 70s by the end of the week. Nights will be cooler, with lows dipping into the 40s and 50s. While the worst conditions are expected early in the week, the pattern suggests no quick end to the stormy stretch. By the weekend, the weather calms down, but not before one last soggy push on Friday.