WFUS54 KMEG 092143
TORMEG
MSC071-081-115-092230-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0002.260309T2143Z-260309T2230Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
443 PM CDT Mon Mar 9 2026

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Lafayette County in northwestern Mississippi...
  Pontotoc County in northeastern Mississippi...
  West central Lee County in northeastern Mississippi...

* Until 530 PM CDT.

* At 442 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Randolph, or 12 miles west of Pontotoc, moving
  east at 35 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, Trace State Park, Ecru, Randolph, Troy, Furrs,
  Sherman, Thaxton, Algoma, Toccopola, Hortontown, Esperanza,
  Endville, Cherry Creek, Chiwapa, Pannell, Delay, Rough Edge, and
  Nixon.

This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 78
and 82.
 
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 3418 8936 3436 8931 3435 8877 3408 8882
TIME...MOT...LOC 2142Z 274DEG 32KT 3426 8923 

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

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