MEMA shares tornado safety guidance during preparedness week
MEMA urges residents to identify a tornado safe place in advance and shelter in a basement or interior room away from windows.
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Weather
Mississippi weather news, severe storm updates and public safety alerts from official sources. Check each report for the locations and times affected.
National Weather Service urges safe shelter during tornado warnings
The National Weather Service urges residents to shelter immediately during tornado warnings and choose a protected interior location.
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Wind advisory, flood watch issued for Lafayette County
Lafayette County faces strong wind gusts and flooding risk, with safety precautions urged for residents and drivers.
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Isaias remnants to bring tropical-storm winds and flooding threats to Mid-South
Isaias remnants are expected to affect the Mid-South, with tropical-storm winds in northeastern Mississippi and flood risks east of the Mississippi River.
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Wind advisory issued for Lafayette County Saturday
A Wind Advisory covers Lafayette County Saturday, with gusts up to 45 mph. A Flood Watch remains in effect through Sunday morning.
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Flood watch issued for Lafayette County as heavy rain, winds expected
A flood watch is in effect for Lafayette County as heavy rain and winds are expected Saturday, with rainfall potentially reaching 2 inches.
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Flood watch in effect for Lafayette County as heavy rain, winds expected
A flood watch covers Lafayette County as heavy rain and gusty winds are expected from late tonight through Saturday.
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Hurricane Isaias strengthens, threatens northern Gulf Coast with surge and flooding
Hurricane Isaias strengthened toward the northern Gulf Coast, with storm surge, flooding and hurricane warnings in effect for coastal areas.}
Read MoreCounty officials report Mississippi shelters open as Hurricane Isaias makes landfall
County officials report shelters and safe rooms open as Hurricane Isaias makes landfall, with locations listed across Mississippi’s Gulf Coast.
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Hurricane Isaias strengthens; warnings issued in southeast Mississippi
Hurricane Isaias has strengthened to a major hurricane, with warnings in southeast Mississippi and risks of rain, wind and storm surge.
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