Mississippi Delta Report

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for parts of southeast Arkansas and northwest Mississippi until 2 p.m. as a line of storms approaches.

The National Weather Service has issued a graphical update extending the severe thunderstorm watch through 5 p.m. for northern Mississippi.

Storms moving through the western part of the region are forecast to exit in the next few hours, leading to calmer conditions overnight.

Forecasters warn of severe storms this afternoon and evening, with a risk of damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes.

A localized flash flood risk could emerge today in the northwest two-thirds of the area, where heavy rainfall is expected.

The National Weather Service has expanded the slight risk of severe weather across the entire Mid-South, with damaging winds as the primary threat.

Forecasters warn of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, with a risk of damaging wind gusts, large hail, and tornadoes.

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 2 p.m. CST for several counties in Arkansas and Mississippi, including major cities such as Greenville and Indianola.

Forecasters warn of potential severe storms Saturday afternoon and evening, with damaging winds, large hail, and a chance of tornadoes.

As youth turkey season begins, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks urges hunters to teach safe hunting practices to young participants.