A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for parts of Lamar and Marion Counties until 915 p.m. CST.
The area inside the RED polygon is the warning area. Please look for your location. If you are in or near the warning area, take cover now!
A line of very powerful thunderstorms with a high liklohood of wind damage is approaching these counties from Mississippi.
The main threat will be from damaging winds or an isolated tornado. Small hail is possible. Torretnial rains and deadly lightning also accompany the storm.
If you are traveling on roads in these counties pull off and seek shelter in a substantial building now.
CALL TO ACTION:
If you are in the path of this thunderstorm, go now to safe shelter now in a substantial building or well built house. Go to the lowest floor, in an interior room away from windows and electrical equipment or plumbing fixtures. Stay off the phone. Try to shield yourself from flying debris. Be prepared to get under something sturdy. Do not drive during a severe thunderstorm.
Remember that thunderstorms can and do produce tornadoes with little or no advance warning.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 3 a.m.
