FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Severe storms possible Wednesday

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A cold front moving through the Mid-South is bringing a line of storms along with it. Some storms could be severe.

THREATS: The primary threat with these storms will be damaging wind gusts, especially in the 3 out of 5 risk area.

Some storms may also produce large hail.

There is a low threat for tornadoes, but we still can’t rule out one or two tornadoes.

Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is also possible.

A FLOOD WATCH is in effect for portions of the Mid-South through Thursday afternoon.

Two to three inches of rain with locally higher amounts are possible tonight through early Thursday afternoon along a front that will become stationary across portions of West Tennessee and North Mississippi.

Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

TIMING: Most of the area will see storms develop around 11 AM and continue until 6 PM.

The front will stall in north Mississippi on Wednesday night, so rain will continue there until Thursday morning.

However, instability will drop significantly after 6 PM and severe weather will no longer be a concern.

Low temperatures will fall to the upper 40s and low 50s overnight.

STAY ALERT: Stay tuned to the First Alert Weather Team for more details.

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