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Confirmed Tornado Approaching Yazoo City

A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR NORTHERN YAZOO COUNTY UNTIL 245 PM CDT… AT 207 PM CDT…A CONFIRMED TORNADO WAS LOCATED 6 MILES NORTHWEST OF TINSLEY…AND MOVING NORTHEAST AT 45 MPH. HAZARD…DAMAGING TORNADO AND HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL. SOURCE…SPOTTER … Continue reading →

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Severe Weather Outbreak Underway

Watching severe storms across Mississippi. These storms are undergoing explosive development and are beginning to rotate soon after development because of the very favorable environment. Tornado warnings are being issued as each of these storms is showing strong signs of … Continue reading →

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Tornado Watch Coming for Portions of Alabama

The SPC is preparing a tornado watch that will be issued within the hour. Severe weather threat is increasing and a tornado watch is needed. A few strong, long-track tornadoes are possible this afternoon and evening. We will also be … Continue reading →

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Quick Look at the Surface Observations around the Region

Very warm temperatures across the Southeast today, even with all the cloud cover in place. Dew points are rising as well and most locations across the state are seeing dew points in the upper 60s. Tuscaloosa’s dew point it now … Continue reading →

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Watching Some Breaks in the Clouds

A very interesting day of weather is ahead, as a very dynamic storm system is affecting the region. A very moisture-rich air mass is in place, directional and speed shear are present, and uplift is evident. The last thing we … Continue reading →

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Latest Outlook from SPC

The SPC has just released their latest day one convective outlook, and there is little change for Alabama. Much of the state remains highlighted in a threat for severe weather today. Over northwestern portions of the state, the enhanced moderate … Continue reading →

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Watching to the West

Severe weather continues across the Mississippi Valley this morning. It has been a deadly and destructive night for areas to our west, with mass casualties and multiple fatalities. Reports of at least 17 deaths across Arkansas and Oklahoma. Multiple severe … Continue reading →

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Confirmed Tornado Near Little Rock

UPDATE: Extensive damage has been reported with this tornado. Very large tornado on the ground causing significant damage along its path. Tracking north of downtown Little Rock. Damage reported in Mayflower, AR and tornado emergency has been issued for Vilonia, … Continue reading →

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Tornado Watch for Northern Mississippi

THE NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHERN MISSISSIPPI * EFFECTIVE THIS SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING FROM 530 PM UNTIL 1100 PM CDT. * PRIMARY THREATS INCLUDE… A COUPLE INTENSE TORNADOES POSSIBLE ISOLATED … Continue reading →

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Flash Flood Watch Issued for All of North-Central Alabama

The watch is for all of the NWS Birmingham’s coverage area. The NWS in Huntsville has a flash flood watch issued for all their counties in the Tennessee Valley of the state. Surrounding NWS Offices have issued flash flood watches … Continue reading →

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