A Tornado Watch is in effect until 10:00 PM CDT this evening for Lauderdale County and surrounding areas, according to the National Weather Service.
Areas included nearby: Lauderdale, Kemper, Neshoba, Newton, Clarke, Jasper, and other East Central Mississippi counties.
What this means:
Conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. This does not mean a tornado is currently occurring, but storms could develop rapidly.
Cities impacted include:
Meridian, Quitman, De Kalb, Philadelphia, Newton, Bay Springs, and surrounding communities.
Be prepared:
• Have multiple ways to receive weather alerts
• Know your safe place (lowest floor, interior room)
• Stay weather-aware through the evening and be ready to act quickly
Continue to monitor local updates. More information will be shared as conditions change.
