Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Jackson, MS

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

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

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

At 522 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles southwest of Holly Bluff, or 12 miles southeast
of Rolling Fork, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf 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.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Holly Bluff around 530 PM CDT.

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 3272 9090 3286 9082 3283 9050 3262 9056
TIME...MOT...LOC 2222Z 281DEG 25KT 3274 9078

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

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