Marginal risk for severe thunderstorms in North Mississippi Saturday

A marginal risk for severe thunderstorms has been issued for North Mississippi on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

The storms are expected to develop mainly in the afternoon and continue into the evening as a cold front moves through the region.

The primary threat from these storms is damaging winds, the weather service said. No other severe weather threats were highlighted in the forecast.

Residents in the area are advised to stay alert for changing weather conditions and to follow updates from local authorities.