First Alert Weather Day in Wdam brings level three severe risk

Wdam said Wednesday was a First Alert Weather Day as stronger storms were expected to move into the area later in the day. All of the viewing area was under a level three enhanced risk, with the best timing for severe weather set for about 4 p.m. Wednesday to 1 a.m. Thursday.

Meridian Wednesday Morning

Cloudy skies started the day in Meridian, Mississippi, with temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s. That was 15 to 20 degrees warmer than Tuesday morning, and a few spotty showers were expected through the morning and early afternoon hours.

Afternoon temperatures were expected to rise into the lower 80s before the rain moved in. Wind gusts were forecast between 15 and 25 mph, adding to the setup as the day warmed.

Cold Front Across The South

A line of stronger storms was expected to move into the area as a cold front pushed across the south. The severe weather concern included all severe hazards, and the forecast specifically included the potential for tornadoes.

The timing leaves a long stretch for impacts, with the most active period expected during the evening and overnight hours. For readers across the viewing area, that means the window for stronger weather begins after work and extends into the early hours of Thursday.

Thursday And Sunday

Thursday highs were expected to reach the mid 70s, and Friday highs were also expected to stay in the mid 70s. Temperatures were then expected to warm back into the 80s for Saturday and Sunday.

Showers were expected off and on for the next several days, and another cold front was expected to cross the area on Sunday. The immediate focus remains the Wednesday night severe-weather window, when the stronger storms are expected to arrive.