***THIS WARNING HAS EXPIRED AND IS NO LONGER IN AFFECT***
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Holmes County in central Mississippi...
Humphreys County in central Mississippi...
Northeastern Sharkey County in west central Mississippi...
* Until 815 PM CST.
* At 732 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Anguilla, or 8 miles northeast of Rolling Fork,
moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Midnight around 745 PM CST.
Belzoni around 755 PM CST.
Thornton around 800 PM CST.
Tchula around 810 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Silver
City and Louise.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
