As Lauderdale County residents clean up from Friday storms, a second round of severe weather is expected to move across the region Sunday night.
The National Weather Service in Jackson said severe thunderstorms are likely for Lauderdale County and much of the state along and south of the I-20 corridoor.
The storms have the potential to bring hail up to two inches and damaging winds up to 70 mph. Tornadoes are also possible.
Residents are encouraged to make sure they have an emergency plan in place, including multiple ways to receive emergency weather alerts.
Lauderdale County residents can sign up to receive emergency alerts through the Lauderdale County Emergency Management Agency by texting their zip code to 888777 or online at lemaonline.com
Meridian residents can receive alerts through the city’s CodeRED alert system by texting “MERIDIANMS” to 99411 or by following the link on the city’s website, meridianms.org. Anyone needing assistance signing up can contact Meridian Public Safety at 601-484-6890.