Large storm system moving through area
North Mississippi, already under an extreme heat advisory, will see several strong storms move in to the area this evening.
60+ mph winds and hail is possible.
From the NWS:
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Chickasaw County in northeastern Mississippi...
Southwestern Itawamba County in northeastern Mississippi...
Southern Lee County in northeastern Mississippi...
Northwestern Monroe County in northeastern Mississippi...
* Until 430 PM CDT.
* At 405 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Tombigbee State Park to near Okolona, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Tupelo, Fulton, Verona, Okolona, Tombigbee State Park, Saltillo, Shannon, Plantersville, Mantachie, New Wren, Evergreen, Nettleton, Abney, Mooreville, Eggville, Ballardsville, Wren, Leotis, Flowerdale and Old Union.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.