Published on: May 12, 2017 at 9:52 PM

At 9:49 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles southwest of Vernon to near Millport. Movement was east at 20 mph. Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with these storms.

A SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY has been issued for Southwestern Fayette and Southern Lamar counties until 10:15PM CDT.

Locations impacted include…
Vernon, Millport, Kennedy, Belk, Ashcraft Corner, Blooming Grove, Cody, Star, Hightogy and Melborne.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.