❗️Severe Weather Threat Update❗️
The National Weather Service has issued an enhanced risk for severe weather for northern MS beginning this afternoon (4.27.26) and lasting through the evening.
Another round of severe weather is expected Tuesday afternoon (4.28.26) into Wednesday morning (4.29.26).
Stay weather-aware.
Mississippi could experience:
🌩️Severe storms
🌬️Damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph
🌧️Hail
🌪️Tornadoes
🚨 Have multiple ways to receive alerts
🏠 Know your safe place
📲Continue to follow your local meteorologist for the latest updates on the forecast
⚠️ Severe Weather Alert ⚠️
Parts of Mississippi are under an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe storms today (4/28/26). Here’s what to watch for:
🌬️ Damaging winds up to 70 mph
🧊 Hail up to golf ball size
🌪️ Tornadoes possible (a strong tornado can’t be ruled out)
Be prepared:
✔️ Stay weather-aware throughout the day
✔️ Have multiple ways to receive warnings
✔️ Know your safe place in case warnings are issued
The Enhanced Risk for severe storms has expanded slightly to include portions of the Memphis metro area.
All hazards (damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes) will be possible over the Midsouth today.
Submit your storm reports here:
https://t.co/v9bFUEnJOS
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🌩️Sunday Severe Weather Threat 🌩️
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a slight risk for severe storms in parts of Mississippi on Sunday night (3/15/26). Damaging wind gusts are the main threat, but a tornado can not be ruled out.
Continue to follow local meteorologists for the latest forecast updates.
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As winter weather continues to impact our campus and community, we want to remind students and employees that the GCF Student Union remains open and is serving as the campus’s designated warming center. If you need a safe, warm place, please know this resource is available to you.
Rebel Market is open and serving food to our students and continues to serve as the university’s food service location during this event, and our dining teams are working diligently to support students on campus.
Please continue to stay safe and watch for additional updates. Your safety and well-being remain our top priority.