Pontotoc News

The Missouri State Weather Program urges residents to stay alert during severe weather awareness week as outdoor activities increase with spring.

The National Weather Service in Memphis offers a refresher on severe weather outlook categories as part of awareness week.

Missouri officials urge residents to prepare for severe weather, including checking forecasts and carrying NOAA radios.

The Pontotoc Lady Warriors will face Laurel in the 5A girls basketball semifinal on March 5 at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson.

A dense fog advisory is in effect for parts of Northeast Arkansas, with visibility reduced to a quarter mile or less. Drivers are urged to exercise caution.

As temperatures rise, the Missouri National Weather Service emphasizes lightning safety during outdoor events for Severe Weather Preparedness Week.

A marginal risk of severe weather is forecast for tomorrow night, with potential for damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall through the weekend.

Local residents are invited to attend an in-person storm spotter class tonight at the Caruthersville Public Library.

Understanding the five risk categories issued by the Storm Prediction Center is key to severe weather awareness. Officials emphasize familiarity with the outlooks to prepare effectively.

The varsity and junior varsity teams are set to play at Saltillo City Park tonight. Gates open at 5 p.m. for JV and 7 p.m. for the varsity game.