Weather cancels tour of Mississippi State trial gardens
MISSISSIPPI STATE — The threat of inclement weather forced organizers to cancel a game-day tour of new trial gardens at Mississippi State University. Bulldog fans
Quiet, not stormy, weather this year so far
After a couple of years of wild, deadly and costly weather, the United States is mostly getting a lucky break this year. So far.
Officials urge use of smartphone emergency tools
PEARL — Mississippi officials are encouraging residents to download smartphone applications that will provide emergency information, as well as to familiarize themselves with an automatic
Tropical depression forms in eastern Atlantic
MIAMI — A new tropical depression has formed in the eastern Atlantic and is expected to soon become a tropical storm. The depression’s maximum sustained
County supervisors approve six weather sirens
Lowndes County supervisors unanimously approved installation of six warning siren, which will be funded almost entirely by the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency during their meeting Monday.
94 in Alaska? Weather extremes tied to jet stream
WASHINGTON — The jet stream, the river of air high above Earth that generally dictates the weather, usually rushes rapidly from west to east in
Safety paramount as sizzling summer ensues
The National Weather Service in Jackson is forecasting a high temperature of 96 degrees in Columbus today with the heat index expected to reach the triple digits. The arrival of summer weather in Mississippi brings with it the increased risk of heat-related illnesses, and it is important to take precautions to avoid extended exposure to the elements, according to NWS officials and local medical experts.
Storm chasing critical, profitable and dangerous
While most people take shelter when a tornado approaches, a growing throng heads for the prairies, be they scientists hoping to protect the public from a twister’s fury or amateurs armed with little more than a smartphone, a digital camera and a desire to sell 15 seconds of video to the nightly news.
U.S. vs. European hurricane model: Which is better?
When forecasters from the National Weather Service track a hurricane, they use models from several different supercomputers located around the world to create their predictions.
Hurricane outlook: Another busy Atlantic season
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Get ready for another busy hurricane season, maybe an unusually wild one, federal forecasters say. Their prediction Thursday calls for 13
Storm spotters class equips public to aid tracking of dangerous weather
Before Steve Wilkinson explained what Tuesday’s course was about he had to explain what it wasn’t about.
“This is not storm chaser training,” Wilkinson told the crowd of about 20 who had gathered at the Atmos Energy Training Center in Columbus for a Storm Spotter Class. “We are just trying to get people to report what they see.”
Schools delay start times for Wednesday
Area schools have delayed Wednesday’s start times due to the threat of severe weather.
Weather-related accidents soar during winter storm
Thursday was a great day on the roads — if you owned a tow truck operation.
Otherwise, the nasty winter weather wreaked havoc on roads throughout the area.
Change in air for NWS’ blizzard of winter weather terms
Ever hit a mental whiteout pondering the difference between a winter storm watch and winter weather advisory?
BREAKING: Area schools closed due to winter conditions
Area schools began issuing altered and canceled schedules around 5:30 a.m. Thursday morning in response to snow throughout the area. This story will be updated with schedules as we receive them.
Flooded streets, some mudslides in parts of Miss.
Heavy rain brought isolated mudslides, flooded streets and downed trees to parts of Mississippi on Thursday as a large storm system moved across the South.
Weather service warns of November weather
National Weather Service meteorologists are warning Mississippi residents to be wary of severe weather in November.
Isolated thunderstorms bring little relief from drought
High winds associated with some isolated thunderstorms Friday evening caused some minor damage in Lowndes County. Reports of downed power lines and trees were reported across the county, but no injuries were reported.
Cold weather prompts shelter openings in Mississippi
JACKSON — A hard freeze warning has been issued for parts south Mississippi and shelters have been opened to keep residents warm and safe.
Starkville volunteers plan storm work day in Webster County
Starkville and Oktibbeha County residents looking for an opportunity to help with relief efforts in many of the tornado-ravaged areas around the state will have another opportunity to do so in neighboring Webster County this week.