NATCHEZ — Severe storms are likely this afternoon into the evening, with primary hazards being damaging wind gusts as high as 60 to 70 miles per hour, possible tornadoes and quarter-size hail, according to the National Weather Service.

The timing of this storm for the Mississippi River region, around Adams County and Concordia Parish, is between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. today and between  6 p.m. and 10 p.m. for central Mississippi in the Interstate 55 corridor and between 7 p.m. and 1 a.m. for eastern and southeastern Mississippi in the Interstate 59 to Highway 45 corridors.

Adams County Emergency Management Liaison Officer Niefa Hardy, Ph.D., said the Adams County Safe Room at 323 Liberty Road opened at 10 a.m. for anyone in need of shelter.

“Please bring food, drinks, medication, a blanket, and any essential items. Small pets are welcome, but they must be in a kennel,” she said.

“You can also stay weather aware by listening to your local radio and television stations and following the Adams County Emergency Management Facebook page for immediate updates.”