When is tornado season in Mississippi? What the weather data says is the peak time in MS
Don't treat tornado watches or warnings lightly. Deadly twisters can hit in Mississippi all year. See what the weather data ...
Strong tornadoes possible as first severe weather of spring arrives in Mississippi
While wind gusts up to 45-50 miles per hour may enter the state Tuesday morning. As the strongest part of the storm moves ...
On Today's Date: An F5 Tornado Roared Through Jackson, Mississippi
Unfortunately, a few of those can be violent tornadoes, particularly in the South. On March 3, 1966, 59 years ago today, an ...
What to know about the tornado risk in the U.S. through Wednesday
A band of strong to severe thunderstorms is expected to form late Monday night from Oklahoma to Dallas, and will spend the ...
Triple-threat storm bears down on central and southern US, disrupting Mardi Gras celebrations
More than 55 million people across the central and southern US are at risk of severe weather on Tuesday as a violent storm ...
10 tornado facts, including one that hit with 300-mph winds
Tornadoes are among the most destructive forces of nature, with the power to wipe out entire neighborhoods in minutes. The first tornado forecast was issued on March 25, 1948, a time when they were ...
Unusually powerful March storm threatens to create a blizzard, tornadoes and fires as it crosses the US
An unusually powerful March storm is trekking across the country with a wide range of hazards from strong winds that could ...
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State, local agencies prepare for severe weather
With strong winds and the potential for tornadoes in the forecast, state and local agencies are keeping a close eye on the ...
Two Fat Tuesday parades change start times in anticipation of severe weather in South MS
The krewe previously announced a change to the route after weather previously postponed the parade. Organizers said they will ...
US faces multi-day weather threat with severe thunderstorms, winds and possible tornadoes
Tens of millions of people across the U.S. from the Plains to the Southeast are preparing for a potential multiday severe ...
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Impact Day Tuesday: Damaging winds, tornadoes possible
A cold front will move into Mississippi on Tuesday bringing the threat of damaging winds and a few tornado warned cells.
New Orleans rushes to rework Mardi Gras celebrations in the face of storm and twister warnings
Officials are rushing to reschedule Mardi Gras celebrations and warning revelers against brining umbrellas and tents as ...