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Forecasters warned the entire state faces severe weather from Sunday evening into early Monday, with damaging winds up to 70 mph, quarter-size hail and possible tornadoes. Residents were urged to stay alert and have multiple ways to receive warnings.

The National Weather Service in Memphis said a wind advisory takes effect at 8 a.m. and a line of strong to severe thunderstorms could arrive by 3 p.m., with damaging winds and possible tornadoes. A cold front will bring much colder temperatures, with a Freeze Warning for Monday and a Freeze Watch for Tuesday.

The National Weather Service in Memphis said a fast-moving line of storms will impact the Mid-South tomorrow, reaching eastern Arkansas by 4 p.m. and the Tennessee River by midnight. The agency warned of damaging winds and spin-up tornadoes.

A Facebook post said a Facebook Live Q&A will be held at 7:30 p.m. CDT to discuss the latest forecast for Sunday, including model trends, timing and threats.

A social media post urged people celebrating St. Patrick’s Day early to plan ahead and line up sober rides, saying “Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving!” and using related hashtags.

Ripley Main Street said Easter eggs have been hidden throughout downtown Ripley, each containing a discount redeemable during the Shop Hop on March 21.

The National Weather Service forecast an enhanced risk of severe weather for Mississippi on the evening of Sunday, March 15, 2026, with the greatest threat in the north and central parts of the state, the agency said. The agency said tornadoes were possible and damaging winds could reach 70 mph.

The latest outlook places an enhanced risk, level 3 of 5, for severe storms in the Mid-South Sunday, with a line of storms expected in the late afternoon to evening and threats of damaging winds and spin-up tornadoes, forecasters said.

The Mississippi Department of Human Services said it has partnered with Promise to launch a text messaging tool that lets clients track work requirements, recertification deadlines and upload documents from their phones.

The National Weather Service in Jackson says parts of Mississippi face a slight risk of severe storms Sunday night, with damaging winds the primary threat and a tornado possible.