WLBT.com - Jackson, MSForecasters expect storm system to move into Ala.

Forecasters expect storm system to move into Ala.

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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Much of southern Louisiana and Mississippi were under flash flood warnings and severe weather watches Saturday.

Forecasters warn that there's a chance of isolated tornadoes accompanying one or more of the thunderstorms, which will likely include wind gusts exceeding 40 mph. No damage was reported early Saturday.

The storm system prompted officials along both coasts to cancel some Mardi Gras activities.

Forecasters said the threat will push further east into the northwest Florida panhandle and south central Alabama by late evening into the early morning hours, with the threat ending by 3 am Sunday.

The greatest severe weather risk will be roughly along and south and east of a Wiggins, Miss., to Atmore, Alabama to Greeneville, Alabama line.

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