Urgent Storm Warning Tells Thousands to Expect Damage
Summary
Thousands of people in central Mississippi were warned about hail and strong winds as a severe thunderstorm approached the area. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the warning for specific counties and advised residents to seek shelter. The storm was expected to bring wind gusts similar to a tropical storm and large hail.Key Facts
- The warning was issued for parts of northwestern Leake County, southwestern Attala County, and northeastern Madison County in central Mississippi.
- The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the severe thunderstorm warning at 1:50 p.m. local time on Tuesday.
- The storm was moving southwest at 15 miles per hour, with wind gusts reaching 60 mph.
- Meteorologists expected hail up to 1 inch in size, causing possible damage to vehicles.
- The warning was set to expire at 2:45 p.m. local time, or when the threat ended.
- NWS advised people to move to an interior room on the lowest floor for safety during the storm.
- Additional warnings were issued in northeastern Louisiana, as well as Nebraska, Florida, and Iowa.
- The NWS noted the possibility of isolated showers and thunderstorms continuing throughout the day.
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