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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
135 AM CDT Mon May 6 2024

MSC071-093-060700-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240506T0700Z/
Lafayette MS-Marshall MS-
135 AM CDT Mon May 6 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 AM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN LAFAYETTE AND SOUTHEASTERN MARSHALL COUNTIES...

At 135 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Cambridge, or 9 miles north of Oxford, moving east
at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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...
Bethlehem, Potts Camp, Abbeville, Malone, Spraggins, Cornersville,
and Burt.

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 3467 8930 3458 8930 3458 8925 3449 8925
      3446 8952 3458 8954
TIME...MOT...LOC 0635Z 251DEG 38KT 3449 8946

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

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