National Weather Service

Rip Currents: What You Need to Know for a Trip to the Beach

Mary Apel May 25, 2022

The National Weather Service wants to take a moment to remind us how to spot, avoid, and survive a rip tide if we go to

Officials determine 6 tornadoes so far in March 30 event, 3 injuries

Therese Apel April 1, 2022

Storm survey teams have found evidence of 6 tornadoes so far from the March 30th severe weather event. Three EF-2, two EF-1, and one EF-0

Crews on the ground to evaluate storm damage statewide

Therese Apel March 31, 2022

Officials from the National Weather Service, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, and local EMAs will begin the process of assessing damage from Wednesday’s round of

See how the National Weather Service determines what was a tornado

Therese Apel March 24, 2022

Yesterday, our Nicole McCardle went to Edwards and met up with Logan and Chad with the US National Weather Service in Jackson to see how

Officials warn of incoming storms

Therese Apel March 21, 2022

Meteorologists are asking Mississippians to be ready for severe weather that will be moving across the state on Tuesday. National Weather Service Meteorologist Joann Culin

SUNDAY A.M.: Snow blankets parts of the state

Therese Apel January 16, 2022

(📸: Paul Holley, Rankin Co. Sheriff’s Office) According to the National Weather Service, Sunday morning’s snow may last through midday in parts of Central Mississippi.

Monday Weather: Partly cloudy and cool

Mary Apel January 10, 2022

Today will be partly cloudy and cool with high temperatures ranging from the upper 40s to mid 50s. Some winds from the north will be

MONDAY UPDATES: Ida treks inland through Mississippi

Therese Apel August 30, 2021

UPDATE 12:50 p.m. MONDAY: A Pre-Disaster Emergency Declaration has been granted to the State of Mississippi by President Biden and FEMA. In a release from

SUNDAY UPDATES: Mississippi braces for impact as Ida makes landfall in Louisiana

Therese Apel August 29, 2021

Original post is beneath the updates. We will be updating this story to keep you informed of all the latest developments. A reminder national media:

Significant Heat Stress Conditions Continue Through Tuesday

Mary Apel August 24, 2021

From the National Weather Service: Very hot & humid weather will continue today. Heat indices above 110 degrees will be common over the ArkLaMiss Delta