Strong to severe storms are expected over North Texas in the early morning hours Tuesday, sparking a First Alert Weather Day.

The Storm Prediction Center has placed central Mississippi under an Enhanced Risk (Level 3/5) for severe weather.

Today is a a First Alert Weather Day due to the threat of severe weather later this afternoon. The entire Pine Belt remains under a Level 3 Medium Threat for severe weather. WHAT IS NEW: No significant changes as of the 12am update from the Storm Prediction Center.

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A major storm system is set to hit Siouxland and multiple weather alerts are in effect for the dangerous conditions

The sky will gradually clear and we anticipate a mild day with highs in the upper 60s, with a good supply of sun and clouds. Temperatures will trend even warmer on Tuesday, with lows in the 40s and highs in the low-to-mid-70s.

First Lady Melania Trump made her first solo appearance of her husband’s new term, visiting Capitol Hill to lobby for passage of legislation that would ban the publication of non-consensual sexually exploitive images,

The FOX 8 Weather team is issuing a First Alert for Mardi Gras Day. A strong storm system approaching will bring gusty winds during the day and a severe weather threat in the evening. Gradient winds heading into the system start around noon and are expected to be 30 to 40 miles per hour,