Winter is coming – bad weather heading our way
The National Weather Service in Jackson is alerting the area of bad weather heading our way. Two events are forecasted. On Friday morning we will likely have severe thunderstorms in the area. Damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph, hail up to quarter size and tornadoes cannot be ruled out. The projection calls for the […]
Severe weather system coming tonight is first since early summer
Not only are officials concerned about possible severe weather coming in, they’re a little concerned it’s been out of sight, out of mind. “You’d have to go back to early summer to find our last severe weather event,” said National Weather Service meteorologist Eric Carpenter. “One big challenge facing us now is to make sure […]
Some areas in Mississippi still too dry to lift burn ban, officials say
Even with the rain over the last few days and in the forecast, some areas of Mississippi are still too dry to lift their burn bans. Others will be lifting burn bans shortly. David Cox, the lead meteorologist at the National Weather Service, says since the rain started over the weekend, most parts of central […]
Excessive heat warnings issued amid historic heat wave
A historic heat wave has left Warren and surrounding counties under an excessive heat warning. The National Weather Service in Jackson has released several urgent warnings regarding the severe weather conditions facing the area. The heat wave currently engulfing the area bring predictions of extreme temperatures on Friday. Heat index values are anticipated to skyrocket […]
Warren County under significant risk of heat stress conditions
Residents of Warren County, including Vicksburg, are being warned of dangerously high temperatures and potential severe thunderstorms for today (Monday). According to the National Weather Service, the excessive heat warning remains in effect until 8 p.m. The heat index values expected to reach a sweltering 115 degrees. This extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase […]
Heat wave grips region, residents urged to take precautions
The National Weather Service has issued an alert, warning residents of the prolonged and oppressive heat, which poses serious health risks and threatens the safety of outdoor activities. Day one of the heat wave has arrived, and temperatures are expected to soar, with heat index values surpassing 110 degrees. Scorching conditions are predicted to persist […]
Thunderstorm warning issued for Warren County
Warren County is now under a thunderstorm warning. The weather is expected to get bad so be prepared to take shelter.
Warren County braces for severe weather threats
Warren County Emergency Management is preparing for multiple rounds of potentially threatening weather as a cluster of storms makes its way across north to northeast Mississippi. Showers and thunderstorms are likely today through the evening and overnight hours, some of these storms could be severe. Emergency Management encourages everyone to pay attention to changing conditions […]
Multiple rounds of storms expected throughout week, heatwave to follow
Forecasters at the National Weather Service are predicting multiple rounds of storms in the area throughout the week which may end in a heat wave. Weather conditions in the area on Tuesday pose a slight risk of severe storms with the potential for damaging wind gusts reaching speeds of up to 60 mph. There is […]
Weather outlook for May 17, 2023
Weather Report for Vicksburg, MS: Today, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. Some of the storms may bring heavy rainfall. It will be partly sunny, with a high temperature around 83 degrees. Winds will be from the west-northwest, ranging from 5-10 mph. Rainfall is predicted to be […]