Severe Thunderstorm Risk in Mid-South Prompts Alert

A slight risk for severe thunderstorms has been issued for much of the Mid-South, according to weather authorities. The risk level is rated at 2 out of 5 and is expected to last into the evening.

The main threat from these storms is damaging winds, with large hail as a secondary concern, officials said. Forecasters anticipate two rounds of storms today.

The first round is expected to occur this morning through early afternoon. The second is forecasted later this afternoon into the evening, potentially bringing additional severe weather to the region.

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