3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (94+ words) tippahnews.com The updated Drought Monitor published today shows the past 30 days have been hot and dry, the National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee said. The agency said the update reflects persistent dryness over the recent month. Long-range U.S. and European…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (65+ words) Forecasters say 20% chance of watch this afternoon tippahnews.com Forecasters said there is a 20% chance a watch will be issued this afternoon. So far, thunderstorms have been isolated, but forecasters said they expect coverage to increase over the next couple…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (57+ words) Hancock County Disaster Service Center to Close Sept. 12 tippahnews.com A notice said the Disaster Service Center for disaster declaration DR-4930 in Hancock County will close permanently Saturday, Sept. 12, at 2 p.m. The notice said residents may visit any other Disaster Service…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (92+ words) tippahnews.com The National Weather Service in Memphis said a heat advisory remains in effect for portions of the Mid-South from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for heat index values at or above 105 degrees. The agency said the advisory covers parts of the region…...

4+ day, 17+ min ago   (62+ words) tippahnews.com A marginal risk for severe storms will be in place Thursday for portions of the Mid-South, forecasters said. Damaging winds are the primary concern with any storms that form, the forecast said. The event is not expected to…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (120+ words) Memphis goes more than a month without below-normal daily highs, NWS says tippahnews.com Memphis has gone more than a month without recording a below-normal daily high, the National Weather Service’s Memphis office said. The office posted a 2026 daily temperature…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (110+ words) tippahnews.com The Mississippi Forestry Commission said Tuesday that 13 counties are under burn bans as dry conditions and the onset of peak wildfire season increase wildfire risk. The commission listed the affected counties as Lee, Tate, Benton, Sunflower, Marshall, Lafayette,…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (124+ words) FEMA urged people affected by Tropical Storm Arthur (DR-4930) to follow several steps before submitting an application for assistance, officials said. FEMA said applicants whose assistance is denied may be able to appeal and should read their full FEMA letter…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (77+ words) tippahnews.com The Federal Emergency Management Agency said its Disaster Recovery Centers for Tropical Storm Arthur (June 18-20, 2026), declaration DR-4930-MS, will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 8, at noon. The centers are located in Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River and Stone counties, FEMA said....

1+ week, 1+ hour ago   (94+ words) tippahnews.com A weak front will lower dew points and shave a few degrees off temperatures, reducing heat indices for Labor Day, forecasters said. The change will make conditions more tolerable but not comfortable, forecasters said, noting it will still…...