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Home Tornado Warning 0002 Issued by the Memphis Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-03-09 16:43:29
326
WFUS54 KMEG 092143
TORMEG
MSC071-081-115-092230-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0002.260309T2143Z-260309T2230Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
443 PM CDT Mon Mar 9 2026
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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3418 8936 3436 8931 3435 8877 3408 8882
TIME...MOT...LOC 2142Z 274DEG 32KT 3426 8923
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
JAB
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-03-09 16:54:59
506
WWUS54 KMEG 092154
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
454 PM CDT Mon Mar 9 2026
MSC071-092203-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260309T2230Z/
Lafayette MS-
454 PM CDT Mon Mar 9 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN LAFAYETTE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for
northeastern and northwestern Mississippi.
&&
LAT...LON 3416 8925 3435 8924 3435 8877 3408 8882
TIME...MOT...LOC 2153Z 272DEG 24KT 3425 8914
$$
MSC081-115-092230-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260309T2230Z/
Pontotoc MS-Lee MS-
454 PM CDT Mon Mar 9 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT FOR PONTOTOC
AND WEST CENTRAL LEE COUNTIES...
At 453 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Randolph, or 7 miles west of Pontotoc, moving east
at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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, Troy, Furrs, Randolph,
Thaxton, Algoma, Toccopola, Nixon, Endville, Belden, Cherry Creek,
Chiwapa, Pannell, Buchannan, Chesterville, Springville, and Rough
Edge.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 78
and 82.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3416 8925 3435 8924 3435 8877 3408 8882
TIME...MOT...LOC 2153Z 272DEG 24KT 3425 8914
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
JAB
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-09 16:54:59
506
WWUS54 KMEG 092154
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
454 PM CDT Mon Mar 9 2026
MSC071-092203-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260309T2230Z/
Lafayette MS-
454 PM CDT Mon Mar 9 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN LAFAYETTE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for
northeastern and northwestern Mississippi.
&&
LAT...LON 3416 8925 3435 8924 3435 8877 3408 8882
TIME...MOT...LOC 2153Z 272DEG 24KT 3425 8914
$$
MSC081-115-092230-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260309T2230Z/
Pontotoc MS-Lee MS-
454 PM CDT Mon Mar 9 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT FOR PONTOTOC
AND WEST CENTRAL LEE COUNTIES...
At 453 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Randolph, or 7 miles west of Pontotoc, moving east
at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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, Troy, Furrs, Randolph,
Thaxton, Algoma, Toccopola, Nixon, Endville, Belden, Cherry Creek,
Chiwapa, Pannell, Buchannan, Chesterville, Springville, and Rough
Edge.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 78
and 82.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3416 8925 3435 8924 3435 8877 3408 8882
TIME...MOT...LOC 2153Z 272DEG 24KT 3425 8914
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
JAB
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-09 17:07:14
849
WWUS54 KMEG 092206
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
506 PM CDT Mon Mar 9 2026
MSC081-115-092230-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260309T2230Z/
Pontotoc MS-Lee MS-
506 PM CDT Mon Mar 9 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT FOR PONTOTOC
AND WEST CENTRAL LEE COUNTIES...
At 506 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Pontotoc, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Tupelo, Pontotoc, Trace State Park, Troy, Furrs, Randolph, Thaxton,
Algoma, Nixon, Endville, Belden, Chiwapa, Pannell, Chesterville,
Springville, Rough Edge, Wallfield, and George P Cossar State Park.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 78
and 82.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter or an interior room on the
lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are
outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest
substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3415 8920 3433 8915 3435 8877 3408 8882
TIME...MOT...LOC 2206Z 277DEG 34KT 3423 8898
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
JAB
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-03-09 17:17:29 239 WWUS54 KMEG 092217 SVSMEG Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 517 PM CDT Mon Mar 9 2026 MSC081-115-092226- /O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260309T2230Z/ Pontotoc MS-Lee MS- 517 PM CDT Mon Mar 9 2026 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR PONTOTOC AND WEST CENTRAL LEE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED... The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for portions of Pontotoc and Lee Counties. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for northeastern Mississippi. && LAT...LON 3415 8920 3433 8915 3435 8877 3408 8882 TIME...MOT...LOC 2213Z 274DEG 32KT 3422 8887 $$ JAB |
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