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A severe thunderstorm warning and tornado threat looms over eastern and central US which is expected to bring powerful thunderstorms, hail and rainfall over the weekend. Storms will continue moving th...
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For the third weekend in a row, Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky are under a significant severe thunderstorm threat.
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Scattered showers could cause a rain delay at the NASCAR race on Sunday at the Martinsville Speedway.
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Tornado warnings to north and south of Jackson area. Follow the severe weather in MississippiSevere weather is moving into Mississippi with a high risk of violent tornadoes, destructive winds and giant hail on Saturday. According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, a strong weather system is expected to bring tornadoes and in the area of ...
The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has warned of potentially severe thunderstorms in parts of the South.
9:30 a.m.: Gov. Tate Reeves posted an update Saturday morning on the social media site X, with news from Friday storms. The governor reported that “Preliminary reports indicate three people were injured and hospitalized in Grenada County. This number is expected to increase. Mississippi is praying for those healing.”
As storms approach, the Storm Prediction Center cautions that the potential for strong tornadoes and severe weather underscores the need for preparedness.
Historically centered in the Midwest—particularly in states like Oklahoma and Kansas—the heart of tornado season is now shifting southward. The "Deep South" Alley, including states like Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas, is facing an increased frequency of tornadoes.
Millions of Americans across the country are on alert for a severe weather outbreak as violent, long-track tornadoes with damaging winds of up to 80 mph and large hail are expected across the Midwest and South with the cross-country storm moving east.
A deadly severe outbreak spawned at least one tornado in 14 states from March 14-16. Hardest hit were Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi and Missouri.
A severe weather system spawned intense, long-duration tornadoes that struck parts of Arkansas, Mississippi and Missouri, leaving some communities in tatters.
Tornado activity has picked up in March, which is traditionally the start of tornado season, but the areas of activity have expanded in recent years.
Weekend storms in the South and Midwest have led to a reported 36 fatalities, following what officials are describing as severe tornadoes and dust storms — as the National Weather Service warns of resulting floods.