Pontotoc News

Participants in the #MOSWPW2026 conference are discussing the differences between regular, strong, and severe thunderstorms, with a focus on hail and wind thresholds.

Local residents are invited to attend a storm spotter training class at Dyersburg State Community College in Covington on Tuesday night.

The National Weather Service in Memphis highlights severe thunderstorms as part of Arkansas’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, emphasizing the importance of understanding outlooks.

Meteorologists emphasize understanding hail sizes and caution during thunderstorms to stay safe.

Voters in Pontotoc County can cast absentee ballots for the March 10 primary election at the Circuit Clerk’s office.

Temperatures are set to hit new highs before a cold front brings rain and thunderstorms Saturday, according to the National Weather Service Memphis.

The National Weather Service in Memphis urges residents to stay alert as tornadoes can form quickly during severe weather. Preparation is crucial.

The National Weather Service in Memphis warns residents about the frequency of nighttime tornadoes in the Mid-South and emphasizes the importance of multiple alert methods.

The National Weather Service in Memphis emphasizes the importance of knowing safe shelter locations ahead of severe weather events.

A storm spotter training class will be held tomorrow evening at Dyersburg State Community College in Covington, Tennessee.