BROOKHAVEN — A reminder that students in the Brookhaven and Lincoln County School Districts will have early dismissal Tuesday due to severe weather concerns. The National Weather Service warns tornadoes, hail and damaging winds could threaten the area.

Brookhaven School District Superintendent Rod Henderson said they would dismiss students at 12:30 pm. Lincoln County School District Superintendent David Martin confirmed the County would have a dismissal time of 12:30 pm.

According to the NWS Jackson forecast discussion, areas along US84 and south of the US84 corridor are at the greatest threat for tornado activity and severe weather. There is a 100 percent chance of precipitation today with rain starting after noon.

NWS Jackson issued a wind advisory which will be in effect from 9 a.m. Tuesday to 6 p.m. Tuesday. The wind advisory is due to forecasted wind speeds reaching 15 to 20 mph with gusts as high as 40 mph. Unsecured objects could be blown around and tree limbs or weakened trees could be blown down and potentially cause power outages. Travel could become difficult for high profile vehicles.

Severe storms are forecast to move through Lincoln County between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tuesday. Tornadoes are possible and some could possibly be strong with damaging wind gusts reaching 70 mph. Hail up to a quarter in size is possible.

Check back for more updates before, during and after severe storms threaten Lincoln County. Report any damage or tornado activity to news@dailyleader.com.