Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 15 at 7:58PM CDT until March 15 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 5:58pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
TORMEG
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Tippah County in northeastern Mississippi...
Alcorn County in northeastern Mississippi...
Southeastern McNairy County in west Tennessee...
* Until 845 PM CDT.
* At 758 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Ripley, moving northeast at 50 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...
Corinth, Ripley, Selmer, Adamsville, Glen, Theo, Farmington,
Eastview, Michie, Falkner, Guys, Ramer, Stantonville, Kossuth,
Murry, Pebble Hill, Strickland, Collinstown, Biggersville, and
Wenasoga.
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:
Alcorn, MS; Tippah, MS; McNairy, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov