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The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center on Wednesday issued an enhanced risk of severe storms for Mississippi from the afternoon of May 6 into the early morning of May 7, 2026. The center warned of damaging winds up to 70 mph, golf-ball-size hail and possible strong tornadoes.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation says a new traffic signal at U.S. 49 and State Route 149 in Simpson County is fully operational as part of a project to improve safety and traffic flow.

A slow-moving cold front will produce a secondary round of severe weather mainly along and south of Interstate 40 this afternoon and into the evening, the National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee said. The agency also warned of 1.5 to 2 inches of additional rain and a potential flash-flood threat.

State Auditor Shad White commended the sentencing of Anne McGrew, the first person convicted in a major welfare fraud scheme uncovered six years ago.

Organizers of Hurricane Preparedness Week said Day 3 focuses on helping people interpret storm information so they can make timely decisions and take action.

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said north Mississippi faces a slight risk of severe storms overnight May 5, and central Mississippi has an enhanced risk from the afternoon of May 6 through early May 7, 2026.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation promoted Brad Cupit, P.E., to District 7 engineer, the agency said. District 7 is headquartered in McComb and covers 13 counties in southwest Mississippi.

The National Weather Service in Memphis said a midday update that there is a low risk of tornadoes tonight, though any that form could reach EF2 strength across parts of eastern Arkansas, southwest Tennessee and northwest Mississippi. Localized flash flooding is also a concern around Memphis.

The Mississippi Department of Human Services told SNAP recipients to report changes within 10 days, submit requested documents and check the Common Web portal to reduce errors and speed benefit delivery.

A social media post urged people to avoid drinking and driving and to hand keys to a sober friend as Cinco de Mayo fell on Taco Tuesday, according to the message.