Emergency management officials, utility companies brace for possible winter storms
Emergency management officials, utility companies and schools are keeping a close eye on the forecast as the Golden Triangle braces for severe weather.
SOCSD monitoring weather to determine if it will go all-virtual Monday and Tuesday
Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District is monitoring the weather for a possible transition to virtual learning for all students Monday and Tuesday, a press release issued this morning said.
City opens emergency 24-hour shelter in response to cold weather
The city of Columbus has opened a 24-hour warming shelter at the Columbus Police Department this week to provide heated shelter from the severely cold weather to those without one.
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Severe storms expected in Mississippi Valley
The Mississippi Valley is in the severe weather bull’s-eye as a storm system that already left at least six dead moved into the Dixie Alley.
US had near record heat, costly weather disasters in 2016
With steamy nights, sticky days and torrential downpours, last year went down as one of the warmest and wildest weather years on record in the United States.
Schools closing early in Lowndes, Oktibbeha
Mid-morning sleet, accumulating on bridges and roadways, in some areas meant an early end to the school day today.
Weather forecast: La Nina is here; may last through winter
Government weather forecasters say La Nina is here.
Horse Park officials checking weather ahead of harness race
The Mississippi Horse Park is set to host its first Mississippi Trotting Association-sanctioned harness race Sunday if the weather leading into the event cooperates.
Study: Warming giving type of weather we prefer — for now
Global warming has mostly made the weather more pleasant for Americans over the last 40 years, which may explain why much of the public doesn’t rank climate change as big a threat as do scientists and the rest of the world, a new study suggests.
Area to see rain, flooding throughout weekend
Although the Golden Triangle did not receive the deluge of rainfall that prompted Gov. Phil Bryant to declare a state of emergency Thursday for parts of the state, prospects for continued heavy rain and localized flooding remain throughout the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Jackson.
Powerful storms roll across South, causing death and damage
A deadly storm system that spawned tornadoes in Gulf Coast states Tuesday night was expected to bring severe weather to the Carolinas by Wednesday afternoon.
Severe weather, possible tornadoes today
Golden Triangle residents should prepare for the possibility of severe weather, including tornadoes, today, according to National Weather Service officials.
Storms damage homes, EMCC housing
A tornado damaged homes and at least one church, and strong winds damaged buildings at East Mississippi Community College in Scooba on Tuesday.
Forecast: Severe weather in north, central Miss.
Scattered severe storms capable of damaging winds and a few tornadoes are in the forecast for north and central Mississippi.
Potential bad weather looms
Severe weather may be heading the Golden Triangle’s way.
Storms expected in Golden Triangle today
Golden Triangle emergency officials are preparing for the threat of severe weather that could include tornadoes today.
Roadway crashes, power outages reported while snow falls
As snow accumulated Wednesday evening on the Golden Triangle, hazardous road conditions took a toll on area drivers and many residences experienced stretches of no electricity.
Golden Triangle schools cancel Wednesday classes
The National Weather Service is predicting that the Golden Triangle will receive two to four inches of snow throughout Wednesday.
2-4 inches of snow expected
Golden Triangle residents are likely to wake up to snow fall Wednesday, with as much as four inches accumulating before the weather system moves through the region Thursday morning.