The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

 

* Tornado Warning for…

Western Lincoln County in south central Mississippi…

Southeastern Jefferson County in southwestern Mississippi…

Eastern Franklin County in southwestern Mississippi…

Southwestern Copiah County in central Mississippi…

 

* Until 700 PM CST.

 

* At 616 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado

was located over New Hope, or near Meadville, moving northeast at

70 mph.

 

HAZARD…Tornado and quarter size hail.

 

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…

Mccall Creek, Caseyville, and Union Church around 620 PM CST.

Allen, Vaughn, and Loyd Star around 625 PM CST.

Glancy around 635 PM CST.

Hazlehurst around 640 PM CST.

Gallman around 645 PM CST.

Instructions

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.