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Jackson Tennessee Police Department
Monday May 27th, 2024 :: 12:59 a.m. CDT

Alert

Tornado Warning until 01:45AM Monday

TORMEG The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Henderson County in west Tennessee... North central Hardeman County in west Tennessee... Northwestern Hardin County in west Tennessee... Southern Madison County in west Tennessee... Chester County in west Tennessee...

* Until 145 AM CDT.

* At 1258 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Mercer, or 9 miles northwest of Chickasaw State Park, 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.

* Locations impacted include... Jackson, Lexington, Henderson, Natchez Trace State Forest, Chickasaw State Park, Sardis, Reagan, Mifflin, Bemis, Jacks Creek, Darden, Cloverport, Scotts Hill, Saltillo, Milledgeville, Enville, Medon, Neely, Pinson, and Westover.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CHESTER, TN ... HARDEMAN, TN ... HARDIN, TN ... HENDERSON, TN ... MADISON, TN

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. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

Address/Location
Jackson Tennessee Police Department
234 Institute St
Jackson, TN 38301

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 731-425-8400

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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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