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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
539 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024


MSC125-163-182300-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240418T2300Z/
Yazoo MS-Sharkey MS-
539 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN YAZOO AND SOUTHEASTERN SHARKEY COUNTIES...

At 538 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles south of Holly Bluff, or 17 miles southeast of
Rolling Fork, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southwestern Yazoo and southeastern Sharkey Counties.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3271 9086 3284 9077 3283 9050 3262 9056
TIME...MOT...LOC 2238Z 294DEG 21KT 3270 9070 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

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