First Tornado Warning Issued For Parts Of Madison & Yazoo Counties In Mississippi

Scott Martin | February 23, 2019 @ 2:30 pm

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Eastern Yazoo County in central Mississippi…
Central Madison County in central Mississippi…

* Until 300 PM CST.

* At 222 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Flora, or 17 miles south of Yazoo City, moving
northeast at 55 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…
Little Yazoo around 230 PM CST.
Myrleville around 235 PM CST.
Benton around 240 PM CST.
Way around 245 PM CST.
Vaughan around 250 PM CST.
Cameron around 300 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Bentonia.

Category: Alabama's Weather, ALL POSTS, Severe Weather

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Scott Martin is an operational meteorologist, professional graphic artist, musician, husband, and father. Not only is Scott a member of the National Weather Association, but he is also the Central Alabama Chapter of the NWA president. Scott is also the co-founder of Racecast Weather, which provides forecasts for many racing series across the USA. He also supplies forecasts for the BassMaster Elite Series events including the BassMaster Classic.