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Dangerous heat is expected across much of the central United States on June 9, 2026, with multiple National Weather Service offices warning that heat index values will reach 38 to 42°C (100 to 108°F) during the afternoon and evening. Heat Advisories remain in effect across Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, with the most…

A woman was killed after her SUV was swept away by floodwaters in Petal, Mississippi, as severe storms triggered widespread flooding across Forrest and Lamar counties on May 25, 2026. Up to 152 mm (6 inches) of rain fell over parts of southern Mississippi, with floodwaters rising up to 3.7 m (12 feet) in Petal at the storm's peak.

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As War in Iran Drives Push for Energy Security, Energy Storage Forecast Revised Upwards over Next Five Years WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. energy storage industry installed 9.7 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of new capacity in the first quarter of 2026, the strongest first quarter in the sector’s history. According to the ... [continued]

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NWS Jackson confirmed five tornadoes from the May 6–7, 2026, severe weather event in southern Mississippi, including two long-track EF3 tornadoes that injured 13 people across its forecast area. MEMA reported 17 storm-related injuries statewide, while preliminary assessments showed nearly 500 homes damaged or inaccessible and 50 apartment units affected.

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Nighttime tornadoes and severe thunderstorms tore across central and western Mississippi on Wednesday night, May 6, 2026, damaging hundreds of homes and injuring at least 17 people, according to state emergency officials. Authorities reported concentrated damage in Bogue Chitto, where a trailer park sustained heavy destruction.

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A large, destructive tornado moved through the Brookhaven area of southern Mississippi during the evening of May 6, 2026, after the National Weather Service in Jackson issued a Tornado Emergency for communities including Brookhaven and Bogue Chitto. The event developed within an SPC Enhanced Risk severe weather setup and produced repeated radar-confirmed Tornado Debris Signatures as the storm…

An Enhanced Risk (Level 3/5) of severe thunderstorms has been issued for parts of the Lower Mississippi Valley on May 6, 2026, as forecasters warned that storms capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes are expected to develop from the Southern Plains into the Southeast. Heavy rainfall rates of 25 to 50 mm (1 to 2 inches) per hour may also accompany stronger storms across the…

Red Flag Warnings are in effect across the Central Plains and Southeast United States on March 28, 2026, as the National Weather Service (NWS) warns of critical fire weather conditions driven by strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels. Wind gusts up to 80 km/h (50 mph) and humidity levels as low as 10–20% are expected to promote rapid fire ignition and spread. Outdoor burning is…

Freeze Warnings and Watches have been issued for parts of eight southern U.S. states as sub-freezing temperatures are forecast from March 16 into March 17, 2026. Temperatures could fall as low as −12°C (10°F) in the coldest parts of Arkansas, while many other areas are expected to bottom out in the −7°C to −2°C (19 to 28°F) range. Frost, freeze conditions, and gusty post-frontal winds may damage…

A bright fireball streaked across the skies of the southern U.S. around 01:19 UTC on March 3, 2026, disintegrating above the Georgia Pacific Wildlife Management Area.

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Images confirm xAI is continuing to defy EPA regulations in Mississippi to power its flagship data centers.

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Several states located all across the U.S. have one thing in common: their governments play a part in the sale of alcohol, through liquor stores or distribution or both. Sometimes, these systems get attention for how they play into larger booze-related trends, as when Virginia sought a better way to distribute rare whiskey bottles. The […]

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Multiple tornadoes touched down across parts of the Southern Plains and the Southeast overnight on February 14, 2026. These include at least five EF-1 tornadoes that have been confirmed in Mississippi and Texas, along with others reported in Louisiana. The twisters were the result of a storm system that brought significant rainfall, localized flash floods, and widespread wind damage to the region…