Tippah News

Short-term weather models indicate increasing chances of fog tonight into Sunday morning along and south of the I-40 corridor, the forecast said. Forecasters urged residents to monitor updates and allow extra time for Sunday morning plans.

The high-resolution HRRR model forecasts severe storms across the Mid-South most likely between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m., with damaging winds the primary threat and a few isolated hail cores possible.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said Highway 575 near Progress was washed out and closed after heavy rains, while other storm-impacted roads in south Mississippi remain passable with caution.

A social media post marking National Train Day urged the public to heed rail-safety tips, including never trying to beat a train or driving around lowered crossing gates.

Organizers of Hurricane Preparedness Week urged residents on Day 7 to take immediate steps to prepare for storms, saying preparedness begins with individuals and continued readiness is essential all season.