Mississippi

A social media message on the eve of Daylight Saving Time urged motorists to check the air in their vehicle’s spare tire, saying fluctuating temperatures and months of neglect can reduce pressure.

The Michigan Department of Transportation is hiring for a role to oversee roads, bridges and other projects in its southern District 7, the department said. Applicants must apply by March 13.

Blue Mountain Christian University said crews reached the 39th week of work on the Center for Grace & Healing, completing lower-level fire suppression and starting a thermoplastic olefin roof system.

Forecasters said thunderstorms were organizing into a line just west of the area as of 6 a.m., and warned of gusty winds, frequent lightning and heavy rain through the day.

Forecasters said they have a clearer view of the system’s evolution and updated the expected timing for storms, with full details posted online.

Forecasters say a line of storms will move into the Mid-South tomorrow morning, bringing a threat of damaging winds and heavy rainfall; brief spin-up tornadoes are possible.

The National Weather Service in Memphis urged residents to seek higher ground and avoid walking or driving through floodwaters, saying water levels and flow can change rapidly.