Half of the counties in Mississippi have been issued a Tornado Watch until 9 pm on Sunday, December 29th.
The counties are as follows:
MISSISSIPPI COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ADAMS ATTALA CALHOUN CARROLL CHICKASAW CHOCTAW CLAIBORNE CLAY COPIAH FRANKLIN GRENADA HINDS HOLMES ITAWAMBA JEFFERSON KEMPER LAUDERDALE LAWRENCE LEAKE LEE LINCOLN LOWNDES MADISON MONROE MONTGOMERY NESHOBA NEWTON NOXUBEE OKTIBBEHA PONTOTOC PRENTISS RANKIN SCOTT SIMPSON SMITH TISHOMINGO WARREN WEBSTER WINSTON YAZOO
Here are some tips for an active Tornado Watch:
Watch out for dark, rotating clouds.If you see one, take shelter immediately!Listen for a tornado siren.If you hear it, seek shelter immediately!
Turn on your TV/radio.You’ll get the latest weather updates and emergency instructions.
Avoid unnecessary car trips.You don’t want to be caught outside if a tornado comes.Bring in outdoor furniture and other items that could blow away.These may become a safety hazard.
