Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Lee County in eastern Arkansas... Northeastern Phillips County in eastern Arkansas... Southwestern DeSoto County in northwestern Mississippi... Tunica County in northwestern Mississippi... Northwestern Tate County in northwestern Mississippi...

* Until 215 PM CST.

* At 123 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near St Francis National Park, moving northeast at 45 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... Helena-West Helena, St Francis National Park, Coldwater, Tunica, Lexa, Phillipp, Strayhorn, Eudora, Dubbs, North Tunica, Arkabutla, Robinsonville, Little Texas, Trinity, Savage, Preston Place, Frees Corners, Quarles, Austin, and Wycamp.

* AFFECTED AREAS: LEE, AR ... PHILLIPS, AR ... DESOTO, MS ... TATE, MS ... TUNICA, MS

Instructions:

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. This is a dangerous storm, capable of producing large hail driven by severe winds! SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows! If you are caught outdoors, cover your head and neck.