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Lauderdale EMA
Friday May 10th, 2024 :: 12:14 a.m. CDT

Alert

Tornado Warning until 01:15AM Friday

TORJAN The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

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

* Until 115 AM CDT.

* At 1211 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Savoy, or 7 miles south of Meridian, moving east at 40 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.

* This dangerous storm will be near... Meridian, Causeyville, Middleton, Sable, and Zero around 1215 AM CDT. Snell around 1220 AM CDT.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CLARKE, 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. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

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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