Parts of Mississippi could face tornadoes with winds in excess of 200 miles per hour along with hail over 2 inches wide on Saturday.

The NWS office in Jackson, Mississippi, also issued a tornado watch at 9:29 p.m. Saturday ... Magee, Mount Olive, Purvis, Raleigh and Taylorsville. Severe thunderstorm warning also were issued ...

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But deadly storms can hit at any time of year in Mississippi. Certain seasons see more strong storms. Spring is known for having peak tornado weather, but no month is without a severe weather risk.

Residents of Rolling Fork in Mississippi told the BBC about the moment a tornado tore through their town. BBC correspondent Sophie Long visited the scene to see the devastation first hand and ...