Storms on Sunday; Winter Weather Headed Our Way Later in the Week

VICKSBURG, Miss – Storms and winter weather are headed to the Vicksburg/Warren County area over the next few days.

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a severe weather advisory for the Vicksburg area. On Sunday, Severe thunderstorms will be likely in the afternoon into Sunday evening. These storms may include damaging wind gusts as high as 60 mph, possible tornadoes, and hail as large as 1 inch in diameter. The weather is projected to hit Vicksburg around 5pm and will remain a threat until about 11 p.m.

On Tuesday, winter weather will hit the Vicksburg area with dangerous cold temperatures forecast. The cold weather will remain in our area throughout the week. North of Warren County Arctic air with wind chills down to 15 degrees could occur. Prolonged exposure to cold weather could lead to hypothermia. Exposed water pipes are in danger of freezing and may burst.

How to properly drip a faucet to prevent freezing pipes

When the weather dips below freezing exposed water pipes may freeze. This freezing can cause them to expand and burst. You can click this link for advice on how to properly drip a faucet as a precaution.

The Vicksburg Daily News will keep you updated on the winter weather throughout the week. You can track storms on the Vicksburg Daily News Weather Radar. You can also watch the storm on the Vicksburg Daily News live stream from the top of The Old Courthouse Museum.