Showers and thunderstorms return to Mid-South Wednesday; gusty winds through Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to return to the Mid-South beginning Wednesday evening and continue through Saturday, forecasters say.

Officials described the pattern as unsettled and advised residents to prepare for rain and storms over the coming days, forecasters said.

Winds will remain gusty through Thursday, with gusts up to 35 mph, forecasters said.

Forecasters urged people to keep umbrellas and take care in windy conditions through the end of the week.