4/9/24 9pm County-by-County breakdown for the severe weather threat for Wednesday across Southern MS/AL/LA

Here is a look at the county-by-county breakdown with a timeline, threats, and impacts for each county, plus a time when you should try to be where you want to be to ride out the storms. On top of that, here is a look at the general forecast for tomorrow:

EVERYONE — Brief heavy rain, some lightning, wind gusts up to 45mph
MOST FOLKS — A few rounds of brief heavy rain, brief localized flash flooding, lightning, wind gusts up to 50mph
SOME SPOTS — A few rounds of extended heavy rain, brief flash flooding, a lot of lightning, wind gusts up to 60mph, small hail
FEW PLACES — A few rounds of extended heavy rain, brief flash flooding, a lot of lightning, wind gusts up to 65mph, half dollar-sized sized hail
VERY SELECT LOCATIONS — A few rounds of extended heavy rain, brief flash flooding, a lot of lightning, wind gusts up to 75mph, half dollar-sized sized hail and a tornado (up to EF3 in strength)

I still think my ‘failure mode‘ post from earlier today holds. There is a chance many folks get through this without more than just a few rounds of some heavy rain, some ponding water in low-lying areas, and gusty wind.

While others – a very select few – will have the chance for some pretty hairy weather.



ALONG I-20

Rankin County:

7a — 11a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

12p — 4p – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

5p — 9p – Clearing out. Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:

– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 10a

Scott County:

7a — 11a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

12p — 4p – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

5p — 9p – Clearing out. Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:

– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 10a

Newton County:

7a — 11a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

1p — 5p – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

6p — 10p – Clearing out. Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:

– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 10a

Lauderdale County:

7a — 11a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

1p — 5p – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

6p — 10p – Clearing out. Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:

– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 10a



NEAR I-20

Simpson County:

7a — 11a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

12p — 4p – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

5p — 9p – Clearing out. Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:

– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 10a

Smith County:

7a — 11a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

12p — 4p – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

5p — 9p – Clearing out. Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:

– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 10a

Jasper County:

8a — 12p – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

1p — 4p – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

5p — 9p – Clearing out. Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:

– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 10a

Clarke County:

8a — 12p – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

1p — 4p – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

5p — 9p – Clearing out. Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:

– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 10a



HWY 84 CORRIDOR

Lawrence County:

7a — 11a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

12p — 4p – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

5p — 9p – Clearing out. Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:

– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 10a

Jeff Davis County:

7a — 11a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

12p — 4p – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

5p — 9p – Clearing out. Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:

– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 10a

Covington County:

7a — 11a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

12p — 4p – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

5p — 9p – Clearing out. Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:

– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 10a

Jones County:

8a — 12p – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

1p — 5p – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

6p — 10p – Clearing out. Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:

– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 11a

Wayne County:

8a — 12p – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

1p — 5p – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

6p — 10p – Clearing out. Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:

– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 11a



HWY 98 CORRIDOR

Walthall County:

6a — 10a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

11a — 3p – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

4p — 8p – Clearing out. Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:

– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 9a

Marion County:

7a — 11a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

12p — 4p – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

5p — 9p – Clearing out. Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:

– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 10a

Lamar County:

7a — 11a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

12p — 4p – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

5p — 9p – Clearing out. Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:

– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 10a

Forrest County:

8a — 12p – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

1p — 5p – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

6p — 10p – Clearing out. Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:

– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 11a

Perry County:

8a — 12p – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

1p — 5p – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

6p — 10p – Clearing out. Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:

– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 11a

Greene County:

8a — 12p- As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

1p — 5p – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

6p — 10p – Clearing out. Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:

– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 11a



HWY 26 & COASTAL MISS

Pearl River County:

6a — 10a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

11a — 3p – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

4p — 8p – Clearing out. Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:

– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 10a

Stone County:

7a — 11a- As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

12p — 4p – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

5p — 9p – Clearing out. Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:

– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 11a

George County:

8a — 12p- As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

1p — 5p – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

6p — 10p – Clearing out. Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:

– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 12p

Hancock County:

7a — 11a- As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

12p — 4p – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

5p — 9p – Clearing out. Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:

– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 11a

Harrison County:

7a — 11a- As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

12p — 4p – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

5p — 9p – Clearing out. Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:

– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 11a

Jackson County:

7a — 11a- As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

12p — 4p – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

5p — 9p – Clearing out. Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:

– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 11a



SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA

Livingston Parish:

6a — 10a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

10a — 2p – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

3p — 7p – Clearing out. Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:

– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 9a

St Helena Parish:

5a — 9a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

10a — 2p – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

3p — 7p – Clearing out. Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:

– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 9a

Tangipahoa Parish:

6a — 10a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

11a — 3p – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

4p — 8p – Clearing out. Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:

– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 9a

Washington Parish:

6a — 10a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

11a — 3p – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

4p — 8p – Clearing out. Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:

– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 9a

St. Tammany Parish:

6a — 10a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

11a — 3p – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

4p — 8p – Clearing out. Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:

– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 9a



ALABAMA COUNTIES

Sumter County:

7a — 11a – As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

12p — 4p – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

5p — 9p – Clearing out. Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:

– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 10a

Choctaw County:

8a — 12p- As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

1p — 5p – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

6p — 10p – Clearing out. Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:

– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 11a

Washington County:

8a — 12p- As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

1p — 5p – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

6p — 10p – Clearing out. Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:

– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 11a

Mobile County:

8a — 12p- As things get started, a few isolated storms are possible. A few may be severe. The main concerns are brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

1p — 5p – There is a chance for showers and storms. Some severe. the main concerns are heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 70mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes (up to EF2 in strength). Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1-3 inches.

6p — 10p – Clearing out. Though, there is a chance for some lingering brief heavy rain, some lightning, gusty wind, small hail. Rainfall totals up to 1 inch possible.

How it will impact you:

– Roads may be briefly impassable due to short-term flash flooding
– With a lot of lightning expected, make sure to be inside
– Trees may be knocked down, and scattered power outages are likely
– A Tornado Watch is possible

Best to be where you want to be by 11a




Author of the article:


Nick Lilja

Nick is former television meteorologist with stints in Amarillo and Hattiesburg. During his time in Hattiesburg, he was also an adjunct professor at the University of Southern Mississippi. He is a graduate of both Oregon State and Syracuse University that now calls Houston home. Now that he is retired from TV, he maintains this blog in his spare time.

One thought on “4/9/24 9pm County-by-County breakdown for the severe weather threat for Wednesday across Southern MS/AL/LA

  1. Nick, Thank you. I appreciate the time you spent giving us the information we need.

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