Published on: March 1, 2007 at 12:39 AM

Thunderstorms were increasing very early on this Thursday morning across North Mississippi and SW Tennessee.

There was considerable lightning.

A few storms have also spread over into West Alabama into Marion and Fayette County.

Everything moving NE

The NWS/SPC considering a watch for part of those areas.

HIGH RISK OF SEVERE WEATHER

The SPC has placed a huge part of Alabama under a High Risk of Severe weather today (Thursday) The potential exists for an outbreak of tornadoes, some possibly strong or violent…and long-track.

It is absolutely crucial that everyone keep in close touch with fresh weather information all day today.