Safety tips for potential severe weather coming to Pine Belt Safety tips for potential severe weather coming to Pine Belt By Branden Walker | March 14, 2021 at 6:10 PM CDT - Updated March 14 at 6:10 PM HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Severe weather is potentially on its way this upcoming week in the Pine Belt. WDAM wants to remind you of the plans you should have in place for your family and remember a safe area within your home that can protect you from severe weather. With severe weather, tornadoes are possible to form, and it’s good to remember the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning.