BOGUE CHITTO — It did not take long for strong gusty winds to cause problems in Lincoln County Monday morning. A tree reportedly fell on a power line in Bogue Chitto knocking out power to Magnolia Electric customers.

Magnolia Electric reported 59 customers were without power at 12:45 p.m.. Further to the south, 140 Magnolia Electric customers were without power in Amite County and 237 customers are without power in Pike County. Entergy reports 19 customers in Lawrence County and 11 customers in Lincoln County are without power. Southwest Electric reports 598 customers in Adams County, 91 customers in Jefferson County and 235 customers in Wilkinson County are without power as the storms moves in from the west as of 12:45 p.m. Monday.

Sustained winds could reach 25 mph with gusts reaching 40 to 50 mph. Downed trees and power lines could be possible in this storm. Look out for dead pine trees Monday and in the days following the storm as they could fall unexpectedly. NWS Jackson warns travel could be difficult for high profile vehicles.

Lincoln County is under a wind advisory from Monday at 9 a.m. to Tuesday at 1 a.m. Wind gusts reached 40 mph and sustained speeds of 25 mph according to NWS Jackson observation data in Lincoln County.

Severe storms are also likely Monday night. NWS Jackson warns the storms could reach Lincoln County between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. There is a likely chance winds could reach up to 7o mph with hail up to a quarter in size. NWS Jackson warns strong tornadoes are possible with this storm as Lincoln County is under an enhanced risk. Since January 1, 2024, six tornadoes have touched down in Mississippi. Three tornadoes touched down in George County, one in Union County and two in Lowndes County.

Flash flooding is possible with nearly two inches of rain forecasted in a few hours. Localized higher amounts is possible with thunderstorms. Low lying and urban areas could be prone to this flash flooding risk. The timing of this risk is Monday afternoon into the night.

Chances of rain are 30 percent Monday afternoon mostly after 3 p.m. and will increase to 90 percent Monday night with the best chances of thunderstorms between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Rain could continue Tuesday morning until 8 a.m. with a 50 percent chance. The rest of the week is forecast to be sunny at this time.

Check back for more updates before, during and after the storms. Stay safe and weather aware.