US: Tornado warning issued for Lafayette, Panola, and Yalobusha counties, Miss., until at least 21:00 CDT March 24

Event

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Tornado Warning for parts of Lafayette, Panola, and Yalobusha counties, Mississippi, including Courtland, Oxford, and Water Valley, March 24. The warning is active through at least 21:00 CDT. The warning could be extended or expanded at short notice.

This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.

Advice

Seek shelter immediately in areas covered by the warning. Be prepared to quickly move to a safe location if new warnings are issued. Postpone driving until weather conditions improve. Charge battery-powered devices in case prolonged electricity outages occur. Monitor local media for updated emergency and weather information.