The threat of severe weather across parts of Mississippi Monday has increased to a Level 2 “slight” risk. This includes Kosciusko, Carthage, Walnut Grove and areas west of Philadelphia where storms are expected between 9 am and 1 pm. The slight risk extends as far north as Greenville and as far south as Natchez and Brookhaven. The National Weather Service says damaging winds up to 60 miles an hour are possible and a tornado can’t be ruled out. Other parts of Mississippi remain under a Level 1 “marginal” risk of severe weather Monday with isolated severe storms possible in those areas.