Pontotoc News

A storm spotter training session is set for tomorrow in Nesbit, Mississippi, at the DeSoto County Emergency Operations Center.

The National Weather Service in Memphis has announced that severe storms have moved out of the region and there is no immediate threat tonight.

Ecru’s practice session scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, has been canceled, according to team officials.

Polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on March 10. Voters must bring a photo ID. Absentee ballots are available at the Circuit Clerk’s office.

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 7 p.m. CDT for areas across four states, with large hail and damaging winds as primary threats.

A weather update at 3:30 p.m. CDT indicates strong to severe thunderstorms are moving across the region, with increasing intensity and potential for damaging winds and large hail.

Authorities are monitoring a storm in eastern Lafayette County. Residents are encouraged to stay informed and report any observations.

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a warning about an active weather pattern over the next few days, with dry conditions expected to return Thursday.

Forecasters predict very large hail, exceeding 2 inches, could hit areas from southeast Arkansas to north Mississippi this afternoon and evening.

The virtual spotter class scheduled for this evening has been canceled because of severe weather concerns, with no rescheduling details available.