589
WFUS54 KMEG 250024
TORMEG
MSC013-071-161-250115-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0008.240525T0024Z-240525T0115Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
724 PM CDT Fri May 24 2024

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Lafayette County in northwestern Mississippi...
  Northeastern Yalobusha County in northwestern Mississippi...
  Northern Calhoun County in northeastern Mississippi...

* Until 815 PM CDT.

* At 723 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Water Valley, moving southeast at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball 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...
  Water Valley, Bruce, Springdale, Banner, Velma, Paris, Taylor,
  Benwood, Bounds, Pine Valley, Ellard, Shepherd, Skuna, and Tyson.

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 3416 8973 3417 8972 3424 8972 3432 8956
      3402 8922 3387 8950
TIME...MOT...LOC 0023Z 323DEG 27KT 3420 8963

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.50 IN

$$

AEH