Sudden Weather Warning Gives Thousands Minutes to 'Take Cover Now!'
Summary
A sudden severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado led the National Weather Service to issue an urgent warning for thousands of people in Mississippi to seek shelter immediately. The warning affected areas in Jasper, Clarke, and Jones counties. The storm includes potential tornadoes and hail and is moving quickly through the region.Key Facts
- The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a tornado warning for parts of Mississippi just before 9 a.m. Central time on Friday.
- The warning urged people to move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.
- More than 16,000 people in southeastern Jasper, southwestern Clarke, and northeastern Jones counties are affected by the warning.
- The severe thunderstorm was moving northeast at 45 miles per hour, near Moss, seven miles north of Laurel.
- The storm is also producing hail smaller than .75 inches.
- The warning was set to expire around 9:30 a.m. Central time, with potential for more storms throughout the day.
- Tornadoes in Mississippi can occur any time of the year, according to an NWS meteorologist.
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