Severe weather with the potential of damaging winds and tornadoes is possible this evening in Grenada County.
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Wind Advisory beginning at 6 p.m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 8, until 6 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9.
Gusty winds and thunderstorms are possible after 6 p.m. with the possibility of tornadoes. Downed trees and limbs as well as power outages may occur.
According to Grenada County EMA/911 Director Trebia Rodgers, the City of Grenada’s Safe Room located at 260 Mondy Rd., opened at 4 p.m. today, Feb. 8, for those in need of shelter during the storms.
Residents are asked to stay weather alert throughout the night and adhere to all watches or warnings.
The Grenada Star will provide weather alerts as they are made available via Facebook and Twitter.
