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Cold front brings damaging winds, possible tornado risk Sunday night

A line of showers and storms capable of producing strong to damaging wind gusts and possibly a tornado will likely accompany a cold front crossing the forecast area Sunday night, Darkhorse Press said.

Darkhorse Press, a local news outlet that covers community news and weather updates, urged residents to monitor forecasts as the system approaches. The outlet said there may be adjustments to risk areas and timing in the days before the event, and advised people to stay informed through local forecasts and emergency alerts.

Cold fronts often trigger bands of storms as cooler air pushes into warmer, unstable air, sometimes producing heavy rain, frequent lightning and gusty winds. Such storms can pose hazards to property and travel and may require people to take protective actions such as securing outdoor items and avoiding flooded roadways.

Local officials and weather services typically refine watches and warnings as more data become available; residents should follow guidance from those authorities. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

Jon Myers

Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."