Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Memphis, TN
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WWUS54 KMEG 250043
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
743 PM CDT Fri May 24 2024
MSC013-071-161-250115-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240525T0115Z/
Lafayette MS-Yalobusha MS-Calhoun MS-
743 PM CDT Fri May 24 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL LAFAYETTE...NORTHEASTERN YALOBUSHA AND NORTHERN CALHOUN
COUNTIES...
At 741 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles east of Velma, or 7 miles southeast of Water
Valley, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and baseball 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, Banner, Velma, Paris, Shepherd, Benwood, Skuna,
Tyson, Bounds, Pine Valley, and Ellard.
Baseball sized hail was reported northeast of Water Valley at 7:36
PM.
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 3413 8970 3419 8966 3428 8951 3402 8922
3387 8950
TIME...MOT...LOC 0041Z 323DEG 27KT 3409 8953
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN
$$
AEH