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First Tornado Warning Issued In Southern Mississippi

| February 12, 2020 @ 3:15 pm

NWS Jackson has issued a Tornado Warning for Central Whitehall County in southern Mississippi. There is a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado near Kokomo and moving northeast at 40 MPH. Here is the warning from NWS Jackson:

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Central Walthall County in southern Mississippi…

* Until 315 PM CST.

* At 304 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Kokomo, moving northeast at 40 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
central Walthall County.

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.

Category: 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.

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