WWUS54 KMEG 092154
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
454 PM CDT Mon Mar 9 2026

MSC081-115-092230-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260309T2230Z/
Pontotoc MS-Lee MS-
454 PM CDT Mon Mar 9 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT FOR PONTOTOC
AND WEST CENTRAL LEE COUNTIES...

At 453 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Randolph, or 7 miles west of Pontotoc, moving east
at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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, Troy, Furrs, Randolph,
Thaxton, Algoma, Toccopola, Nixon, Endville, Belden, Cherry Creek,
Chiwapa, Pannell, Buchannan, Chesterville, Springville, and Rough
Edge.

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 3416 8925 3435 8924 3435 8877 3408 8882
TIME...MOT...LOC 2153Z 272DEG 24KT 3425 8914 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

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