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Mississippians stock up ahead of arctic blast
SUMMARY: People in Jackson, Mississippi are preparing for freezing temperatures and potential loss of power and water due to an arctic blast. Many are flocking to grocery stores to stock up on necessities to survive the cold weather. Jackson leaders are discussing preparations for the storm, and officials from the National Weather Service have warned about possible sleet, freezing rain, and icing in the capital city. Some residents are concerned about the availability of water, while others are hoping for the best. The storm is expected to bring 24 to 48 hours of consecutive freezing temperatures in the Jackson metro area.
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SUMMARY: In Hernando, Mississippi, inmate Joshua Zimmerman escaped from the DeSoto County Courthouse last Friday and remains at large. Zimmerman, a career criminal suspected of attempted murder, managed to leave the courthouse unnoticed after breaking away from a line of shackled inmates, changing into street clothes. DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton expressed frustration and concern over the incident, emphasizing the potential danger posed by Zimmerman. The U.S. Marshals' Fugitive Task Force is conducting a manhunt, with rewards totaling $10,000 for information leading to his capture. The Sheriff's Office has not provided answers regarding the escape.
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SUMMARY: A disturbance near the western Gulf of Mexico is forecast by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) to become the first tropical storm, bringing rain, coastal flooding, and wind impacts to Texas and northeastern Mexico. Tropical storm conditions are expected along the Texas coast south of Port O'Connor by Wednesday, with the system's winds near 40 mph. There is an 80% chance it will be named Alberto. Additionally, meteorologists are tracking two other disturbances: one near the Bahamas moving westward with a 20% chance of development, and another in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico with a similar development chance over the weekend.
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SUMMARY: The mid-week forecast for Columbus, Mississippi features mostly dry weather with decreasing humidity. On Tuesday, expect intermittent sun and clouds, with temperatures nearing 90 degrees and only a 10% chance of rain. Drier air moving in from the east will lower humidity levels by afternoon and evening. Overnight, temperatures will drop to the lower 70s but without much humidity. For the rest of the week, easterly winds will keep dry air in place, with temperatures climbing to the middle 90s by Friday and upper 90s over the weekend, maintaining dry conditions.
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