Forecasters said there is a low to moderate chance of severe storms across eastern Arkansas, the Missouri Bootheel and West Tennessee.
They warned multiple rounds of severe weather were possible. The first round is expected Saturday afternoon and evening. A second round could occur overnight Saturday into early Sunday morning.
Forecasters identified damaging wind gusts as the main concern for the area.
They urged residents to stay weather aware and monitor local forecasts for updates.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
