Full Notification

TORMEG The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Northern Tishomingo County in northeastern Mississippi... Northern Prentiss County in northeastern Mississippi... Southeastern Alcorn County in northeastern Mississippi... Southeastern Hardin County in west Tennessee...

* Until 900 PM CDT.

* At 812 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Thrashers, or near Booneville, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Law enforcement 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.

* Locations impacted include... Bacon Springs, Iuka, Walnut Grove, Doskie, J P Coleman State Park, Pineflat, Blythe Crossing, Pollards Mill, Rienzi, Bruton Branch, Booneville, Thrashers, Gaston, Glen, Hazard Switch, Walker Siding, Holcut, Burnsville, Holts Spur, and Winn Springs.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ALCORN, MS ... PRENTISS, MS ... TISHOMINGO, MS ... HARDIN, TN

Instructions:

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.