The National Weather Service advises that Jackson can expect more severe weather today, with strong thunderstorms moving into the area from the West. The Capital City is under a Tornado watch until 5 p.m. tonight.

"Conditions are favorable for tornadoes to form," reports Weather.com. "Stay alert, and be prepared to seek shelter in the event that a warning is issued."

The NWS also has issued a flood warning for the Pearl River at Jackson.

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145451

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Jackson Public Schools has announed that all after-school programs and sports activities for today are cancelled due to the weather threat.

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Ronni_Mott

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2009-04-02T11:26:14-06:00