Forecasters are warning of the potential for strong tornadoes in parts of the South on Tuesday as a potent storm system moves into the region.
Northern Mississippi will be at highest risk of the strongest storms, along with the northeastern corner of Louisiana, according to the national Storm Prediction Center.
The storms are expected to strike the region Tuesday afternoon and evening, with the possibility of severe weather continuing into Wednesday and moving into Alabama.
“A few strong/long-track tornadoes will be possible,” the Storm Prediction Center’s forecast states.
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency urged residents to have multiple ways of receiving weather alerts and know in advance where to go to stay safe.
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6:58am CST #SPC Day1 Outlook Moderate Risk: from northeastern Louisiana across central Mississippi https://t.co/TgJgC5UHLo pic.twitter.com/o0QtjeGB3T
— NWS Storm Prediction Center (@NWSSPC) November 29, 2022
Significant severe weather, including a tornado threat, is expected across the south today.
Much of central MS is under a LEVEL 4 risk today.
I recommend following @Wx_Isaac @PatrickEllisWx @ChristanaK_WAPT @DylanHudlerWX @jchastainwx for severe weather coverage today. https://t.co/Pfd1B5HhMD
— Brandon Lawrence (@brandonlaw_wx) November 29, 2022
The Associated Press contributed to this article.