Tornado Warning Issued for DeSoto County, Mississippi Amid Severe Thunderstorm
Tornado near Southaven MS? Warning issued for DeSoto County amid storm; Horn Lake, Walls on alert
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A Tornado Warning has been issued for northeastern DeSoto County, Mississippi, as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was detected near Southaven. Residents are advised to seek shelter until the warning expires at 10:00 PM CDT.
- 01Tornado Warning issued for northeastern DeSoto County and parts of northwestern Marshall County.
- 02Severe thunderstorm detected near Southaven, moving east at approximately 35 mph.
- 03Warning remains in effect until 10:00 PM CDT.
- 04Residents are urged to take shelter in sturdy buildings.
- 05Potential impacts include flying debris and significant damage to mobile homes and trees.
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A Tornado Warning was issued for northeastern DeSoto County and parts of northwestern Marshall County, Mississippi, on Tuesday due to a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado detected near Southaven. The National Weather Service (NWS) has not confirmed a tornado, but radar indicated potential rotation in the area. The warning is effective until 10:00 PM CDT. Residents received alerts advising them to seek shelter in basements or interior rooms of sturdy buildings. The storm, moving east at approximately 35 mph, poses risks of flying debris, which could be dangerous for those without proper shelter. Communities including Horn Lake, Olive Branch, and Hernando are among those impacted. Major routes affected include Interstate 22 and Interstate 55 in Mississippi.
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Residents in the affected areas need to prepare for potential tornado impacts, including damage to homes and vehicles from flying debris.
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