🚨LCFD🚨units are responding to a structure fire in the area of the 600 Block of County Road 202. Please avoid the area if possible.

🚨 SEVERE WEATHER TODAY – LAFAYETTE COUNTY 🚨 ⚠ Enhanced risk (Level 3/5) for severe storms today ⏰ Most likely: 7-11 PM 💨 70+ mph winds possible 🌪 Strong tornadoes possible 🧊 Hail up to ping-pong ball size 🚗 Turn Around, Don’t Drown!

⚠️Tornado Watch👀 Lafayette County is under a tornado watch until 10pm. We do not anticipate seeing storms in our area till between 6-7pm. Have multiple ways to receive alerts. Storm Shelters in Lafayette County 👉 linktr.ee/lafayettema

⚠️Tomorrow, due to very dry air and gusty winds, the majority of Lafayette County will see an increased risk for grass, brush, and woodland fires. 💨

🔥 Fire Danger Alert – Please Avoid Outdoor Burning 🔥 Lafayette County Fire Department has responded to multiple brush fires today due to the dry conditions. With the elevated fire danger, we strongly urge everyone to refrain from any outdoor burning until conditions improve.

🚨 RED FLAG WARNING until 6 PM CST for Lafayette County & North MS! 🔥 High fire danger! 🌬️ Winds: 10-15 mph, gusts up to 25 mph 💧 Humidity: As low as 20% ❌ Please refrain from outdoor burning! Fires will spread rapidly. Stay alert & report any signs of fire.

Lafayette County is forecast at a slight risk for a severe weather event tomorrow (3/4). We expect to see the wind move into the area around noon and the main line of the storm around mid-afternoon. Please stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive alerts. 📲

🚨 SEVERE WEATHER – TONIGHT 🚨 📅 March 14, 2025 | ⏰ 10pm | ⚠️ Threats: 🌬️ Winds 75+ mph 🌪️ Strong tornadoes (EF-2+) possible 🧊 Hail up to 2” 🔹 Trees & powerlines may fall 🔹 Property damage possible 📢 Be prepared! ✅ Secure loose items ✅ Have multiple ways to get alerts

🚨 Severe Weather Update – Stay Weather Aware! 🚨 Round two is moving in and will arrive in the next couple of hours. 🔴 Eastern Lafayette County: Moderate risk (Level 4/5) 🟠 Rest of Lafayette County: Enhanced risk (Level 3/5)

Join us at LCFD Central Station on Tuesday, March 25th, at 6PM for a FREE Narcan class. This class will provide essential knowledge on recognizing opioid overdoses and properly administering Narcan to save lives. Everyone is welcome and no prior medical experience needed.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2025 Local fire departments and community efforts thwart grass fire behind the athletics facilities

🚨LCFD🚨units are responding to a 🚧 motor vehicle accident 🚧 in the area of Highway 9W and County Road 371. Please avoid the area if possible. MHP Batesville MDOT

📢 We will test the outdoor warning system today at 11:55am. If you suspect an issue with a siren please comment below.👇

⚠️Lafayette County is once again facing a severe weather threat this Sunday. This storm's primary threat is severe thunderstorms that could produce damaging winds and large hail. Secondary threats are localized heavy rain, and tornadoes can not be ruled out.

Severe Weather Tonight⚠️ Lafayette County and City of Oxford have been upgraded to a moderate risk for severe weather tonight. All modes of severe weather are possible, and now is the time to review or make your severe weather plan. This will be an overnight weather event.

⚠️Tornado Watch 👀 Lafayette County is under a tornado watch until midnight. Have multiple ways to receive alerts. ⚠️Storm Shelters Locations linktr.ee/lafayettema

⚠️Tornado Watch👀 A tornado watch🌪️has been issued for Lafayette County. This watch expires at 10pm 4/3/25. Storm Shelter Locations 👉 linktr.ee/lafayettema

⚠️Severe Weather Threat Upgraded⚠️ The NWS Storm Prediction Center has upgraded our area to a level 4 for severe weather. The tornado and severe wind threat has increased as well. Please stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive alerts. 📲

🚨LCFD🚨units are responding to a 🚧 motor vehicle accident 🚧 in the area of the 700 Block of Highway 6 West. Please avoid the area if possible. MDOT MHP Batesville