Heads Up Pickens County, Tornado-Warned Storm Heading That Way

Scott Martin | February 17, 2022 @ 3:06 pm

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

• Tornado Warning for…
– Central Noxubee County in east central Mississippi…
– Northwestern Kemper County in east central Mississippi…

• Until 345 PM CST.

• At 259 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Preston, moving northeast at 65 mph.

– HAZARD…Tornado.
– 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.

• This dangerous storm will be near…
– Gholson around 310 PM CST.
– Macon and Paulette around 325 PM CST.
– Prairie Point around 330 PM CST.
– Bigbee Valley around 340 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Shuqualak.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement 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.

Category: Alabama's Weather, ALL POSTS, Severe Weather

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Scott Martin is an operational meteorologist, professional graphic artist, musician, husband, and father. Not only is Scott a member of the National Weather Association, but he is also the Central Alabama Chapter of the NWA president. Scott is also the co-founder of Racecast Weather, which provides forecasts for many racing series across the USA. He also supplies forecasts for the BassMaster Elite Series events including the BassMaster Classic.