Pontotoc County, MS — Threat Level Today
As of Aug 29, 02:14 PM ET, Pontotoc County, Mississippi is at WATCH (20/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Thunderstorms expected Friday.
Updated Aug 29, 02:14 PM ET · 14 federal data sources
20 /100
WATCH
Conditions worth monitoring.
- ▸ Thunderstorms expected Friday
- ▸ Kemper - Union Hill West Road fire 93.4 mi away (140 acres, 100% contained)
- ▸ 0.1% of MS customers without power
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | No active NWS alerts |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | NATR Beech Springs Unit RX (prescribed) 18 mi · NPS Witchdance East RX (prescribed) 23 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | AQI 23 (Good) |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | M3.4 strongest in region |
| POWER GRID | Midwest at 76.2% of 7-day peak · 0.1% of Mississippi customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in Mississippi |
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