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Lauderdale EMA
Thursday January 12th, 2023 :: 09:54 a.m. CST

Alert

Tornado Warning until 10:15AM

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Kemper County in east central Mississippi... Northeastern Lauderdale County in east central Mississippi...

* Until 1015 AM CST.

* At 954 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Lauderdale, moving east at 60 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.

* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Kemper and northeastern Lauderdale Counties.

* AFFECTED AREAS: KEMPER, MS ... LAUDERDALE, MS

Instructions:

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement 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.

Address/Location
Lauderdale EMA
2525 14th St
Meridian, MS 39301

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 601-482-9852

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Alert Details

Severity:
Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Tornado Warning

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