Oxford, MS News

Lafayette County officials issued a severe weather update on Sunday afternoon, warning residents to stay alert.

A tornado watch has been issued for all of Lafayette County, lasting until 11 p.m., according to weather authorities.

Lafayette County has opened multiple storm shelter locations in preparation for today’s severe weather threat. Residents are urged to identify their closest shelter and stay informed.

A tornado watch has been issued for Lafayette County, lasting until 11 p.m., according to weather authorities.

Students return from Spring Break tomorrow as schools prepare for the final stretch of the academic year, featuring celebrations, competitions, and graduation ceremonies.

The city of Oxford has listed several storm shelter sites, including public facilities and fire stations. Lafayette County also provides additional resources online.

The National Weather Service has issued an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms for Lafayette County, with damaging winds, tornadoes, and large hail possible Sunday evening.

Lafayette County officials advise residents to have multiple alert methods as outdoor warning systems face outages amid severe weather threats.

Lafayette County encourages residents to download its app to stay informed about severe weather warnings and updates.

Forecasters predict strong storms with damaging winds, tornadoes, and flooding in Lafayette County and Oxford Sunday evening.