Severe threat will end for most areas by 8 PM

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A cold will continue to bring rain and thunderstorms to the area through evening.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch will expire in northeast MS by 8 PM.

Much of the Mid-South remains in a Level 2 Threat (yellow) from the Storm Prediction Center. This means scattered severe storms are possible.

Severe Weather Risk as of 7:50 AM Thursday, May 5, 2022(WMC)

THREATS: The greatest threat will be damaging winds and hail but secondary threats include localized flash flooding and a low-end threat for an isolated tornado.

Rainfall amounts will average a quarter to half an inch for most areas.

Severe threat for the Mid-South 5/5/22(WMC First Alert Weather)

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