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Multiple thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy rain, lightning, and gusty winds through the morning, prompting safety advisories.

The Tupelo Police Department said it marked National Police Woman Day by recognizing women in law enforcement and praising the contributions of its female officers.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said members held a 9/11 memorial luncheon to honor those killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and recognize the sacrifice of first responders.

An informal estimate of rainfall over roughly the last 24 hours shows uneven totals, with some places recording several inches and others receiving little or no rain, the estimate said.

Forecasters say afternoon highs will return to the 100s across the Mid-South as early as Sunday, with heat index values reaching 100 to 111 degrees Fahrenheit and little relief expected through next week.

Today marks the anniversary of the September 11 attacks, recognizing the 2,977 lives lost and the 415 first responders who sacrificed everything.

Forecasters say isolated severe storms and damaging wind gusts are possible in parts of Mississippi today, with the greatest threat between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Blue Mountain Christian University said construction continued this week on the Center for Grace & Healing, with interior casework, glazing and exterior masonry among the tasks under way.

The Tupelo Police Department said Friday it remembered the nearly 3,000 people killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and honored first responders and military personnel who served in the years that followed.