Severe weather: Parts of central and southern Mississippi are under a tornado watch
Parts of central and southern Mississippi including Forrest and Lamar counties are under a tornado watch until 6 p.m. Sunday.
The National Weather Service in Jackson says there is a risk of hail up to ping pong ball size and damaging wind gusts of up to 70 mph. The chance of a tornado cannot be ruled out.
Some parts of the state may see severe thunderstorms pass through the area.
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This article originally appeared on Hattiesburg American: Central, Southern Mississippi under tornado watch until 6 p.m.
