Full Notification

TORJAN The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Newton County in east central Mississippi... Western Lauderdale County in east central Mississippi...

* Until 345 PM CDT.

* At 248 PM CDT, a tornado producing storm was located near Garlandville, or 10 miles south of Newton, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado. 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 storm will be near... Hickory around 255 PM CDT. Chunky around 300 PM CDT. Meehan around 305 PM CDT. Collinsville, Meridian, Suqualena, and Nellieburg around 315 PM CDT. Duffee around 320 PM CDT. Martin around 325 PM CDT. Marion around 330 PM CDT.

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

Instructions:

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.