🌪 Yazoo City Tornado Update with
@scottlinwwx
. She was LIVE chasing this tornado as it moved across Hwy 149 just west of downtown. Here is a look at some damage.
@WJTV
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It's another stunning
#sunset
over the Magnolia State in Jackson and Vicksburg!
Doesn't the sun look like a light beacon atop the Standard Life building?
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The Palace Casino Resort in Biloxi is seeing flooding in the parking garage and parking lots. Meteorologist
@scottlinwwx
has an update on the storm surge in Harrison County.
#Sally
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Meteorologist
@scottlinwwx
is a Gulf Coast native & remembers that Hurricane Ivan made landfall on this exact date 16 years ago in the same location as Hurricane
#Sally
. Live reports from Pascagoula this morning on
@WJTV
.
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Debris signature in Pike County has lifted. Tornado was likely ending as it moved through Summit. Still watching for a re-spin up now in Walthall County on
@WJTV
.
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Six tornadoes have now been confirmed across Central Mississippi from the Easter Sunday tornado outbreak. 1 near Louise, 1 in Yazoo City, and 1 near Sallis. The other 3 were catastrophic strong tornadoes in South MS, where damage surveys continue.
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ALERT DAY⚠️: Severe storms will become likely this afternoon, with a few lingering into early Wednesday AM. 2-10pm will be the best time frame for intense storms. Stay weather aware and connected with Storm Team 12 through the day.
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Happy first day of
#Fall
! The autumnal equinox was at 2:50 AM this morning, so you're waking up in a new season today!
@JacobLanierWx
is tracking not so fall like temperatures this morning on 12 News until 7 AM.
TUESDAY⚠️ A significant risk of severe weather will be in play for much of central & north MS Tuesday afternoon & continuing overnight, into Wednesday AM. Damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes - a few strong & long-track will be possible.
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A TORNADO WATCH is now in effect for all of central Mississippi, including the Pine Belt until 5PM. Conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms that may produce tornadoes.
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A Burn Ban is now in effect for all of Missssippi. until further notice.
All burns are prohibited, *with no exceptions*.
This is not because of dry conditions, but to free up first responders, and prevent smoke from worsening respiratory conditions during the
#COVID19
outbreak.
ICYMI...Severe storms are likely on Easter Sunday across Central Mississippi and the Pine Belt.
Damaging winds, large hail, and strong tornadoes are all possible.
Prepare today! Storms will begin late Saturday night and become severe on Sunday.
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We've got a nice night ahead as temperatures get down only in the upper 50s. There is active weather ahead though, so join
@JacobLanierWx
for the forecast at 9 on the CW and at 10 on
@WJTV
.
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Weather Likely on Easter Sunday...
A Level 3 "Enhanced" risk for severe storms has been issued for our region south of I-20, and a Level 2 "Slight" risk north.
Damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes are likely on Sunday. Know where your safe spot is before the storms hit!
A Tornado Watch is in effect until 9PM Wednesday for Issaquena and Sharkey counties.
A few tornadoes are likely, along with wind gusts up to 70 mph and large hail. Stay weather ALERT tonight.
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A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING is in effect for portions of Hinds, Claiborne and Copiah counties until 7:15AM. 60mph wind gusts are likely with this storm. A brief spin-up tornado is also possible.
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NEW: All of Central Mississippi has been upgraded to Freeze Warnings for Tuesday night as record cold temperatures are expected.
@JacobLanierWx
is updating the timing of this arctic blast for
@WJTV
12 News at Noon.
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MONDAY🌥: Areas of patchy drizzle will continue for the next couple of hours. Clouds will remain over area skies today, with another chance of showers this afternoon. Full forecast ->
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The TORNADO WATCH has been extended south and east to include all of central Mississippi and most of The Pine Belt. This watch will be in effect until 11pm Wednesday.
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Our Live Eye Cam 12 in Vicksburg shows the downpours have arrived. Track heavy rain heading towards the Jackson Metro with our interactive
@WJTV
radar:
SEVERE WEATHER RISK: TUESDAY
We are under a slight, level 2/5 risk for severe storms. Timing will be early Tuesday AM into the afternoon. The main threat will be damaging winds but a brief tornado cannot be ruled out.
Get the latest updates at
STORM UPDATE: The Level 2 "Slight" risk for severe storms tonight has been expanded south to include many central Mississippi communities northwest of the Natchez Trace.
The Jackson area is under a "Marginal" risk.
Damaging winds and hail are likely, but a tornado is possible.
Widespread ice & sleet still has the potential to cause major impacts on Monday across Central Mississippi. Meteorologist
@scottlinwwx
is breaking down the threats, timing, and impacts all morning on
@WJTV
and on
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A Tornado Watch is now in effect for most of central and south Mississippi until 12 AM.
Stay weather ALERT tonight as several strong tornadoes, large hail and widespread damaging winds up to 75mph will be possible.
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A TORNADO WATCH is in effect until 7PM for Claiborne, Copiah, Covington, Forrest, Franklin, Jefferson, Jeff Davis, Jones, Lamar, Lawrence, Lincoln, Marion and Simpson counties. Stay up to date with latest:
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ALERT DAY FOR TUESDAY⚠️: Heavy rain, strong winds, along with a severe weather threat will impact central and south Mississippi this evening & tonight. You can read the full forecast details HERE ➡️
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Good morning McComb! We're already in the 70s and these cloudy skies will last for much of the day. Another round of afternoon pop-up storms are expected too.
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING now in effect for Central Madison county, including the city of Canton until 10:30 AM. 2-4 inches of rain has already fallen in this area, where an additional 2-4 inches are possible.
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Thunderstorms are approaching the Jackson Metro and should arrive in about one hour.
So far, there are no severe thunderstorm warnings, but a tornado watch remains in effect for our northern counties.
StormTeam12 is in the studio all night monitoring the situation!
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Two tornadoes were confirmed yesterday morning - one in Simpson county (EF1) and another in Jones county (EF1). April is on average Mississippi's busiest month for tornadoes.
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ANOTHER COLD NIGHT...Temperatures will be colder tonight than last night. Lows will be in the upper 30s to near 40 degrees in the metro by sunrise Thursday. Temps will rebound back into the mid 70s with lots of sunshine and a south breeze Thursday afternoon.
Only stray showers are expected in central and south MS over the weekend. The best chance of rain will be early Sunday in the northern third of the state. Temperatures will also be warmer. Expect lows in the 60s and high temperatures in the mid to upper 70s.
STRONG THUNDERSTORMS IN THE LOWER DELTA...A line of strong storms is moving East at 50 mph and may produce 40 mph wind gusts and heavy rain through 12:30am Tuesday.
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A TORNADO WATCH is now in effect until 8PM for all of central Mississippi, including the Pine Belt. Severe storms capable of producing tornadoes will be possible through the afternoon and evening.
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Patchy dense fog is impacts parts of Central Mississippi, especially from Jackson and west. Expect spots of lowered visibility for your morning commute. A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued until 9 AM.
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Here's an updated look at the tornado reports in central & south Mississippi from Tuesday/Wednesday. A survey team from NWS Jackson is expected to go to Marion County today and may confirm another tornado.
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Chilly mornings, warm afternoons continue. Highs will climb to the upper 80s as we round out the work week, with cooler weather by the weekend thanks to a cold front. Perfect weather for the state fair that kicks off tomorrow 🎡
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A TORNADO WATCH is now in effect for all counties along and south of I-20 until 11pm. Conditions will be favorable for severe thunderstorms, including tornadoes. Stay with 12 News for the latest.
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The entire state of MS is under a level 4, Moderate risk of severe weather after the lunch hour Wednesday. Tornadoes, some EF2 or stronger, along with straight line winds up to 80 mph, large hail, heavy rain and lightning are expected. Stay weather aware Wednesday!
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The line of
#storms
moving into Mississippi has an easterly component of about 20 mph.
Storms will approach Natchez in the next 20 minutes, and the Jackson metro in about one hour.
Expect heavy rain and gusty winds!
Full forecast at !
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LAUREL TORNADO...The NWS completed a damage survey on this tornado with the following results: This was an EF3 tornado with peak winds of 140mph. It was on the ground for 77 minutes for over 51 miles. It was 350 yards wide. No injuries.
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FOG ALERT for South Mississippi this morning. Visibility has dropped to almost nothing in Lincoln, Pike, Lawrence, and Walthall counties. A breeze should pick up by 8am and help bring in sunny skies.
@WJTV
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#IDA
MAKES LANDFALL AS A CATEGORY 4 HURRICANE. ⚠️ Storm Team 12 Meteorologist
@scottlinwwx
was live on
@WJTV
as the storm officially moved into Port Fourchon, LA. Hourly updates continue:
TRACKING THE TROPICS...The National Hurricane Center is watching an area of disorganized storms in the north-central Gulf of Mexico. Conditions are not favorable for development before the system moves inland. There is only a 10% chance of tropical development.
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HEADS UP IN THE DELTA...The strong storms we've been talking about are knocking on our door!
Strong storms will enter Issaquena county over the next hour, and the Vicksburg area within the next two hours.
Be weather alert tonight!
.
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A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect until 10PM for the highlighted areas in central and southern Mississippi. Storms will be capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.
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