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WFUS54 KMEG 010558
TORMEG

MSC081-115-010645-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1258 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Pontotoc County in northeastern Mississippi...
  Central Lee County in northeastern Mississippi...

* Until 145 AM CDT.
    
* At 1257 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located over Randolph, or 8 miles west of Pontotoc,
  moving east at 50 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.

* Locations impacted include...
  Tupelo, Pontotoc, Verona, Trace State Park, Tombigbee State Park,
  Saltillo, Plantersville, Randolph, Troy, Furrs, Sherman, Thaxton,
  Algoma, Toccopola, Endville, Chiwapa, Mooreville, Eggville, Pannell
  and Flowerdale.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter 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 3424 8925 3427 8924 3442 8855 3415 8855
      3414 8924
TIME...MOT...LOC 0557Z 262DEG 43KT 3421 8914 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

MJ