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Severe weather expected Tuesday across northern and central Mississippi<\/strong><\/p>\n As Tuesday approaches<\/strong>, the National Weather Service in Jackson<\/strong> has issued a heightened alert<\/strong> for residents across Mississippi<\/strong>, especially in areas north of the Natchez Trace<\/strong> and north of Highway 82<\/strong>. A strong cold front<\/strong> will move through the Gulf Coast<\/strong>, setting the stage for a volatile weather event<\/strong> capable of producing tornadoes<\/strong>, golf ball-sized hail<\/strong>, and destructive wind gusts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Severe storms are forecast to enter Mississippi from the northwest<\/strong> between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.<\/strong> on Tuesday<\/strong>, persisting into the night hours<\/strong> and likely exiting the southern parts<\/strong> of the region by midnight<\/strong>. The highest threat zone<\/strong> lies north of Highway 82<\/strong>, where the Enhanced Risk<\/strong> classification\u2014Level 3 out of 5<\/strong>\u2014is in place. This area could experience wind gusts up to 70 mph (113 km\/h)<\/strong> and hail reaching 1.75 inches (4.4 cm)<\/strong> in diameter.<\/p>\n Areas with a Slight Risk<\/strong>\u2014Level 2<\/strong>\u2014are also on alert for 60 mph (97 km\/h) winds<\/strong> and golf ball-sized hail<\/strong>. Even in the Marginal Risk<\/strong> zones\u2014Level 1<\/strong>\u2014winds up to 60 mph<\/strong> and quarter-sized hail<\/strong> (1 inch or 2.5 cm) remain possible. While tornadoes<\/strong> are most likely<\/strong> in the Enhanced and Slight Risk zones, they cannot be ruled out<\/strong> even in the Marginal Risk areas.<\/p>\n Jackson<\/strong> residents should prepare for a hot and humid Tuesday<\/strong>, with highs near 91\u00b0F (33\u00b0C)<\/strong> and heat index values<\/strong> that could climb to 97\u00b0F (36\u00b0C)<\/strong>. Storm chances increase after 1:00 p.m.<\/strong>, with thunderstorms potentially turning severe<\/strong>. By Tuesday night<\/strong>, the risk continues until around 1:00 a.m.<\/strong>, with skies gradually clearing and temperatures dipping to 65\u00b0F (18\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n From Wednesday<\/strong> through the weekend, calmer and cooler conditions<\/strong> are expected, with highs in the mid-80s\u00b0F (29\u00b0C)<\/strong> and overnight lows<\/strong> dropping to the low 60s\u00b0F (16\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Hattiesburg<\/strong> begins the week under partly sunny skies<\/strong>, with highs reaching 92\u00b0F (33\u00b0C)<\/strong> on Monday<\/strong>. Tuesday remains mostly sunny<\/strong> and hot<\/strong>, peaking near 93\u00b0F (34\u00b0C)<\/strong>, but showers and isolated thunderstorms<\/strong> are possible by Tuesday night<\/strong>, with a 30% chance of precipitation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n As the front passes, temperatures cool slightly<\/strong>, with highs near 88\u201391\u00b0F (31\u201333\u00b0C)<\/strong> and nighttime lows in the mid-60s\u00b0F (18\u00b0C)<\/strong> through Sunday<\/strong>. Rain chances return<\/strong> for the weekend<\/strong>, with scattered storms possible Saturday and Sunday<\/strong>.<\/p>\n According to meteorologist David Cox<\/strong>, a favorable atmospheric setup<\/strong>\u2014including strong upper-level winds<\/strong>\u2014is driving this potentially dangerous weather event<\/strong>. Residents across central and northern Mississippi<\/strong> should monitor weather alerts and stay tuned to radar updates<\/strong> as conditions evolve throughout Tuesday afternoon and evening<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Stay weather-aware across Mississippi<\/strong> as this cold front<\/strong> interacts with warm, unstable air<\/strong>, increasing the likelihood of severe thunderstorm development<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Severe weather expected Tuesday across northern and central Mississippi As Tuesday approaches, the National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a heightened alert for residents across Mississippi, especially in areas north of the Natchez Trace and north of Highway 82. A strong cold front will move through the Gulf Coast, setting the stage for a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2673,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2672","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\n<\/h3>\n
Tuesday afternoon to Tuesday night: timing and risk zones<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Jackson forecast highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Hattiesburg weather overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Atmospheric conditions and outlook<\/strong><\/h3>\n