Pontotoc News

Frankie Moorman, general manager of PEPA, was a featured speaker at the Mississippi Public Service Commission’s storm preparedness summit in Tupelo.

Lightning Safety Awareness Week encourages the public to follow safety guidelines during thunderstorms to prevent injuries and damage.

Woodmen Life donated a new America 250 flag to a community in Pontotoc, Mississippi, in celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary.

The Pontotoc County Chamber Main Street is wrapping up sales of its 4th of July shirts, encouraging community members to purchase before the deadline.

Temperatures are set to increase significantly this weekend and continue into next week, prompting warnings to stay cool.

Forecasts indicate daily rain chances through Friday, with Tuesday afternoon offering the best chance for strong to severe storms, including damaging winds and heavy rain.

Current college students can apply for a summer volunteer program with the National Weather Service to gain experience and work alongside meteorologists.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to move through early Wednesday, with some possibly strong to severe. Heavy rain and saturated soils are also concerns.

Temperatures are expected to stay in the low to mid-80s through Wednesday before warming into the mid-90s by early next week, according to forecast data.

Americans are encouraged to wear special T-shirts for the Fourth of July to honor the nation’s 250th anniversary.