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Very dangerous tornado moves across eastern Lincoln County, Facebook post warns

A very dangerous tornado is moving across eastern portions of Lincoln County, a Facebook post said, urging persons in the path to take immediate action to save their lives.

The post did not include additional details about the tornado’s exact location, speed or any injuries. It was shared on social media and serves as an urgent warning to residents and travelers in the area.

When tornadoes threaten, the National Weather Service and emergency managers advise people to seek shelter immediately in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, away from windows. Mobile homes and vehicles are not safe; if caught outdoors, cover your head and seek a low-lying area if no shelter is available.

Tornadoes can develop quickly and produce destructive winds, flying debris and significant damage. Residents in and near eastern Lincoln County should monitor local emergency alerts, radio, television or official agency social media for updates. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

Jon Myers

Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."