NWS To Survey Local Storm Damage Today

A National Weather Service survey team today plans to inspect Wednesday’s storm damage in Attala and Leake counties to determine if it was caused by a tornado—and if so, how strong that storm might have been.  Already, ten tornadoes have been confirmed in Mississippi,... Read More.
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Storm Damage Reported Locally

Wednesday’s storm damage in this part of central Mississippi was concentrated near the Attala-Leake county line.   Emergency managers in the two counties say what may have been a tornado left behind a trail of damage in three areas.  One home was heavily damaged by... Read More.
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Before The Storms, A High Wind Warning Is In Effect

From the National Weather Service….   ..HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds sustained 25 to 35 mph with widespread gusts to 55 mph expected. Isolated gusts up to 60mph. These winds will occur... Read More.
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Wind Advisory For Local Area Tomorrow

From the National Weather Service... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...SUSTAINED WINDS OF 25-35 MPH OR GREATER WITH GUSTS OF 50 MPH OR GREATER IS EXPECTED OUTSIDE OF THUNDERSTORMS. * WHERE...PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST LOUISIANA, CENTRAL AND SOUTH ... Read More.
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Severe Weather Threat Now At Level-4 For Wednesday

The National Weather Service is ramping up the threat of severe weather in Mississippi Wednesday.  It's posted a Level-4 "moderate" risk for damaging winds and tornadoes.  After severe storms last week produced an outbreak of 27 mostly weak tornadoes, the main concern this time... Read More.
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Vietnam Vets To Be Honored In Mississippi

A wreath-laying ceremony is planned at the State Capitol Tuesday marking National Vietnam War Veterans Day and honoring the 227,000 Mississippians who served during the war.  The Mississippi V-A is recognizing five Vietnam vets who now serve the state in the executive and legislative... Read More.
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Income Tax Cut Headed For Governor

The Mississippi Legislature has sent Governor Reeves the largest tax cut in state history.  The bill would trim the state income tax to a single four per cent bracket over a four-year period.  Mississippi currently has tax brackets of four and five per cent. ... Read More.
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Three Tornadoes Confirmed In Attala County

The National Weather Service has confirmed three tornado touchdowns in Attala County during the storms that moved through the state on March 22nd.    All three were rated EF-1, one of them the same tornado that hit Goodman.  NWS says that tornado tracked out... Read More.
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Some Counties Can Seek Storm Repair Funds

It’s too soon to say if there’s enough damage from this week's storms to qualify for federal disaster assistance.  But the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency says if we don’t get a disaster declaration, some counties can take advantage of the Disaster Assistance Repair Program. ... Read More.
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Kemper Tornado The Strongest So Far

As the National Weather Service continues to survey the damage from Tuesday's storms, it looks like the tornado that touched down in Kemper County may have been the strongest.  It's the first EF-3 tornado to hit Mississippi in almost two years.   The tornado in... Read More.
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Goodman Tornado Rated “Higher End” EF-1

A survey team from the National Weather Service spent Wednesday morning checking the tornado damage in Goodman, rating the storm a "higher-end" EF-1 with top winds of 105 to 110 miles an hour.  It says the tornado touched down near the Holmes-Yazoo line and... Read More.
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Minimal Change In Local Gas Prices

Tracking changes in gas prices in this part of central Mississippi is like watching paint dry.   It's happening very, very slowly.  AAA says the average price in Neshoba County Wednesday is down almost two cents to $3.98, while Leake County's average price is up... Read More.
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