Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 9 at 4:43PM CDT until March 9 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 2:43pm
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
TORMEG
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Lafayette County in northwestern Mississippi...
Pontotoc County in northeastern Mississippi...
West central Lee County in northeastern Mississippi...
* Until 530 PM CDT.
* At 442 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Randolph, or 12 miles west of Pontotoc, moving
east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Tupelo, Pontotoc, Trace State Park, Ecru, Randolph, Troy, Furrs,
Sherman, Thaxton, Algoma, Toccopola, Hortontown, Esperanza,
Endville, Cherry Creek, Chiwapa, Pannell, Delay, Rough Edge, and
Nixon.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 78
and 82.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter or an interior room on the
lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are
outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest
substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description:
Lafayette, MS; Lee, MS; Pontotoc, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov