Heat advisories in effect for Grenada, Carroll, Yalobusha, Lafayette counties
Heat advisories are in effect for Grenada, Carroll, Yalobusha, and Lafayette counties, with heat indices up to 105 degrees.
Lafayette County, Mississippi FirstAlerts
Everything reported for Lafayette County and within 40 miles of it, at every level. Warnings and official records name the county they apply to, which is the level most of them are issued at.
Severe Weather
13 reportsHeat Advisory for Craighead, Poinsett, Mississippi Until 8 PM CDT Thursday
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for parts of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee, including Craighead, Poinsett, and Mississippi counties, in effect until 8 p.m. CDT Thursday.
Heat Advisory for Crittenden, St. Francis, Lee AR Until 8 PM CDT Wednesday
The National Weather Service warns that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses across parts of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee, including Crittenden, St. Francis, and Lee AR counties.
Heat Advisory Issued for Lafayette and Yalobusha Counties in Mississippi
A Heat Advisory is in effect for this afternoon across parts of Alabama and Mississippi, with heat index values around 105 to 106 degrees.
Heat Advisory Extended Through 8 PM CDT Tuesday for Crittenden, St. Francis, Lee AR and Surrounding Areas
The National Weather Service has pushed the end of the Heat Advisory back to 8 PM CDT Tuesday, extending the warning window for parts of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
Heat Advisory: Heat Index Up to 109 Expected Across Mid-South Through Saturday
The National Weather Service warns of heat index values up to 109 and urges precautions against heat illness.
Mass Casualty Incidents
2 reportsFamily Identifies 1-Year-Old Killed in Senatobia, Mississippi, Officer-Involved Shooting
Kohen Kartier Wiley was named by his family after the June 14 shooting outside a Walmart on U.S. Highway 51.
Man killed by officer after nearly 10-hour standoff at Byhalia, Mississippi home
Byhalia police were called to a house late on Saturday, August 8, after a caller reported a woman had been shot, WREG reported; the Mississippi Attorney General's Office will review the findings.
Plane Crashes
1 reportTwo killed in crash of Piper PA-28-140 near Holly Springs, Mississippi
The accident record lists two people on board, two fatalities and the aircraft destroyed; the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating and the cause has not been determined.
Disaster Declarations
2 reportsTate County: Major Disaster Declaration for Severe Storms and Flooding
Federal disaster declaration covers Tate County for severe storms and flooding from March 9–29, 2016; public assistance available, but no individual assistance for households.
Panola County Covered by Major Disaster Declaration for Severe Storms and Flooding
FEMA declares major disaster for Mississippi counties affected by severe storms and flooding from March 9–29, 2016.