Area under tornado watch

Published 6:56 pm Saturday, March 23, 2013

NATCHEZ — Adams, Wilkinson, Jefferson and Franklin counties are under a tornado watch until 1 a.m., according to the National Weather Service’s Jackson office.

Concordia and Catahoula parishes are under at severe thunderstorm watch until 1 a.m. as well.

Severe storms are possible throughout the entire Miss-Lou as a low pressure system moves through. Storms could bring winds of at least 60 mph and large hail.

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Heavy rainfall is also predicted and flooding is possible.

High winds are expected to continue through Sunday.