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Mississippi weather: When will extreme cold warning and cold weather advisory lift?

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February 19, 2025

Mississippi weather: When will extreme cold warning and cold weather advisory lift?

Parts of Mississippi are still getting the last of a few flurries from a snow storm that’s hit the central U.S. and will continue moving toward the eastern seaboard this week.

The weather system brought an Arctic air blast from the polar vortex that will stay for a few days, and much of Mississippi will be under a cold weather advisory Wednesday and into Thursday. Forecasters at weather.com said more than 100 record lows could be set, including along the Gulf Coast.

National Weather Service data said some snow was still falling around Memphis and Greenwood as the system rolled out of the state Wednesday morning.

Some areas of the Magnolia State will be under extreme cold warnings. Wind chills as low as 10 degrees below zero could affect parts of North Mississippi, East Arkansas and West Tennessee.

Wind chills could drop temps to the teens or single digits in other parts of the state, leading the National Weather Service to issue cold weather advisories.

Here’s what we know so far.

What’s an extreme cold warning?

According the NWS, an extreme cold warning is issued “when dangerously cold air temperatures or wind chill values are expected or occurring.”

If you’re in an area under a warning, they advise you to avoid going outside. Dress in layers and make sure at least one other person knows where you are before you leave for a new location and let them know when you get there.

Will I be under an extreme cold warning?

According to the NWS, the following cold weather advisories are in effect or planned as of 7:30 a.m. Wednesday:

Oxford: 9 p.m. Wednesday through 10 a.m. Thursday.
Southaven: 9 p.m. Wednesday through 10 a.m. Thursday.

What’s a cold weather advisory?

The NWS defines a cold weather advisory as notice of when “seasonably cold air temperatures or wind chill values, but not extremely cold values, are expected or occurring.”

When will cold weather advisories lift?

According to the NWS, the following cold weather advisories are in effect or planned as of 7:30 a.m. Wednesday:

Oxford: now until 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Southaven: now until 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Greenwood: 4:21 a.m. Wednesday through noon Thursday.
Jackson: 6 p.m. Wednesday through noon Thursday.
Hattiesburg: 6 p.m. Wednesday through noon Thursday.
Columbus: 6 p.m. Wednesday through noon Thursday.
Gulfport: 6 p.m. Wednesday through noon Thursday.

What’s the forecast in Mississippi this week?

Southaven

Wednesday: High 25°F, low 10°F, extreme cold warning overnight.
Thursday: High 24°F, low 10°F, extreme cold warning until 10 a.m.
Friday: High 33°F, low 22°F.
Saturday: High 42°F, low 27°F.
Sunday: High 52°F, low 37°F.

Oxford

Wednesday: High 31°F, low 9°F, extreme cold warning overnight.
Thursday: High 28°F, low 9°F, extreme cold warning until 10 a.m.
Friday: High 39°F, low 21°F.
Saturday: High 45°F, low 26°F.
Sunday: High 54°F, low 34°F.

Jackson

Wednesday: High 38°F, low 19°F, cold weather advisory overnight.
Thursday: High 36°F, low 20°F, cold weather advisory until noon.
Friday: High 45°F, low 28°F.
Saturday: High 51°F, low 34°F.
Sunday: High 59°F, low 39°F, slight chance of rain in the morning.

Greenwood

Wednesday: High 33°F, low 16°F, cold weather advisory in effect all day.
Thursday: High 30°F, low 17°F, cold weather advisory in effect until noon.
Friday: High 40°F, low 25°F.
Saturday: High 46°F, low 30°F.
Sunday: High 56°F, low 38°F.

Columbus/West Point/Starkville

Wednesday: High 40°F, low 18°F, cold weather advisory overnight.
Thursday: High 34°F, low 17°F.
Friday: High 44°F, low 24°F.
Saturday: High 51°F, low 28°F.
Sunday: High 56°F, low 33°F.

Hattiesburg

Wednesday: High 47°F, low 24°F, cold weather advisory overnight.
Thursday: High 43°F, low 23°F, cold weather advisory until noon.
Friday: High 49°F, low 31°F.
Saturday: High 56°F, low 36°F, slight chance of rain overnight.
Sunday: High 59°F, low 38°F, slight chance of rain in the morning.

Gulfport

Wednesday: High 56°F, low 28°F, cold weather advisory overnight.
Thursday: High 47°F, low 28°F, cold weather advisory until noon.
Friday: High 51°F, low 38°F.
Saturday: High 58°F, low 42°F, slight chance of overnight showers.
Sunday: High 60°F, low 44°F, chance of showers before noon.

See the Mississippi weather radar

Why does it keep getting so cold?

According to the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, which manages the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research, polar air comes south sometimes where the polar jet stream wanders.

As they describe it, the polar vortex circles the north pole counterclockwise. the polar jet stream circles at a lower level of the atmosphere, which usually keeps Arctic air corralled in the middle.

When the polar vortex is weak, the jet stream pattern wanders around a bit instead of staying in place “like a toupee that goes askew.”

The scientists that make up UCAR say predicting the pattern is getting harder because the Arctic is warming at a rapid rate.

See photos from the last major snow storm in Mississippi

Bonnie Bolden is the Deep South Connect reporter for Mississippi with Gannett/USA Today. Email her at bbolden@gannett.com.

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Powerful tornadoes ravage hundreds of homes across Mississippi

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May 7, 2026

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Powerful tornadoes ravage hundreds of homes across Mississippi – CBS News

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At least 14 tornadoes touched down in Mississippi, injuring more than a dozen people and destroying hundreds of homes. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen reports from Purvis.

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Mississippi Lottery Mississippi Match 5, Cash 3 results for May 6, 2026

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May 7, 2026

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Mississippi Lottery Mississippi Match 5, Cash 3 results for May 6, 2026

The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at May 6, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from May 6 drawing

02-05-30-33-35

Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Cash 3 numbers from May 6 drawing

Midday: 6-6-3, FB: 6

Evening: 4-6-0, FB: 3

Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Cash 4 numbers from May 6 drawing

Midday: 6-7-2-3, FB: 6

Evening: 7-5-1-3, FB: 3

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Winning Cash Pop numbers from May 6 drawing

Midday: 15

Evening: 14

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

Winnings of $599 or less can be claimed at any authorized Mississippi Lottery retailer.

Prizes between $600 and $99,999, may be claimed at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters or by mail. Mississippi Lottery Winner Claim form, proper identification (ID) and the original ticket must be provided for all claims of $600 or more. If mailing, send required documentation to:

Mississippi Lottery Corporation

P.O. Box 321462

Flowood, MS

39232

If your prize is $100,000 or more, the claim must be made in person at the Mississippi Lottery headquarters. Please bring identification, such as a government-issued photo ID and a Social Security card to verify your identity. Winners of large prizes may also have the option of setting up electronic funds transfer (EFT) for direct deposits into a bank account.

Mississippi Lottery Headquarters

1080 River Oaks Drive, Bldg. B-100

Flowood, MS

39232

Mississippi Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date. For detailed instructions and necessary forms, please visit the Mississippi Lottery claim page.

When are the Mississippi Lottery drawings held?

Cash 3: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
Cash 4: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
Match 5: Daily at 9:30 p.m. CT.
Cash Pop: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).

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MDWFP appoints first female wildlife bureau chief, others take new roles

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May 6, 2026

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MDWFP appoints first female wildlife bureau chief, others take new roles

‘My goal was to be a biologist and be the best one I could be. I try to do the best I can do at whatever I’m doing.’

Amy Blaylock has become the first woman to lead the wildlife division at the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.
Blaylock, who joined the department in 2007, previously served as the assistant chief of the wildlife division.
Blaylock comes from a family with a history in the agency and is an avid hunter.

A number of familiar names have shifted into new roles at the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks and among them is Amy Blaylock who is the first woman to lead the wildlife division.

“I feel honored and blessed,” Blaylock said. “I’m excited.

“I wouldn’t say it was necessarily a goal of mine. My goal was to be a biologist and be the best one I could be. I try to do the best I can do at whatever I’m doing.”

Blaylock joined the department in 2007 after receiving her undergraduate degree in forestry and master’s degree in wildlife science at Mississippi State University. It was an education and career path that came naturally for her.

Her father, Larry Castle, had a career with the agency as did an uncle, Bennie Herring.

“Of course, I love the outdoors and hunting,” Blaylock said. “I hunt as much as I can.

“My kids take up a lot of my time now, but deer hunting is what I do most of. I’ve grown up with the agency with my daddy and my uncle. I guess that encouraged my passion for the agency.”

New role as wildlife chief is not Blaylock’s first groundbreaking move

Blaylock began her career with MDWFP as a biologist with the deer program. She then moved into the role of East Central Region wildlife management area biologist where she oversaw management of 11 WMAs. During that time, she also served as wildlife restoration coordinator and was responsible for writing and managing grants that assisted in funding the Wildlife Bureau.

In 2017, Blaylock accepted an offer to become the assistant chief of the wildlife division. With that, she became the first woman to serve in a top role in the agency.

“I enjoyed being in the assistant chief position, and, so far, I love being in this position,” Blaylock said.

More position changes in MDWFP

Blaylock is not the only person to recently take on a new role at MDWFP. Russ Walsh left the position of chief of the wildlife division, which Blaylock assumed and is now the director of public policy.

Adam Butler also moved into a new position. Butler was previously the director of conservation programs and before that, he was the Wild Turkey Program coordinator. Butler was recently named the assistant chief of wildlife.

A lifelong outdoorsman and wildlife enthusiast, Brian Broom has been writing about hunting, fishing and Mississippi’s outdoors for the Clarion Ledger for more than 14 years. He can be reached at 601-961-7225 or bbroom@gannett.com.

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