9:53 AM
— 8:00 PM
* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast
Missouri, and West Tennessee.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
All recreation sites on the De Soto and Chickasawhay Ranger Districts are closed for public safety because of Hurricane Isaias. Please continue to monitor and stay up to date with local weather conditions. Stay safe, everyone.
FOREST ORDER NO. 08-11-37-23-152-1 Discusses weapons use, storage, and travel prohibitions on the National Forests in Mississippi
The National Forests in Mississippi are great escapes! There’s something for everyone who enjoys the great outdoors, and the fee-free days provide a great opportunity to visit a new place or an old favorite. All standard amenity sites, such as day-use and picnic areas, are waived during fee-free…
These Forest Orders apply to all areas within the National Forest in Mississippi discussing the following topics:FishingVehicle use and safetyCampingAlcohol useDriver's and fishing licenses
Due to flooding on the Black Creek and Biloxi Rivers, the following sites at the DeSoto National Forest are temporarily closed for public safety: Big Creek LandingMoody's LandingJanice LandingFairley Bridge LandingCypress Creek Landing and CampgroundBig Biloxi Campground Additional rain is…
With hunting season underway, the National Forests in Mississippi is reminding all forest visitors to exercise caution and safety when visiting a national forest. Hunting is a safe, recreational sport. Some visitors, however, are sometimes surprised when they meet hunters on the forest. Please be…
The following are summaries of prohibited acts on the National Forests in Mississippi. A copy of each of the Forest Supervisor's Orders can be obtained from the Supervisor's Office in Jackson or any one of the six Ranger District Offices. Prohibited activity for safer use of…
Date(s): May 3, 2021Forest Service Road 102 is closed on near the 102G intersection due to slide concerns on the Homochitto National Forest. Call the ranger district office for more information at 601-384-5876.
Chewalla Lake Recreation Area
Due to the impacts of the ice storm across the area, the recreation area is temporarily closed until the area is cleared of safety hazards and damages to resources. Visitors should call the district office or monitor this page for updates. Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b), and for the protection of public health and safety and resources, Chewalla Lake Recreation Area is temporarily closed.