Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued in Mississippi and New Madrid, Missouri
Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by the for Mississippi and New Madrid Counties in Missouri.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
The alert was issued at 12:39 AM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 1:15 AM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as observed.
Storm Details
Severe thunderstorms were located along a line from over Bertrand to over Dorena, or along a line from near Charleston to over Big Oak Tree State Park, moving northeast at 35 mph
Hazards
60 mph wind gusts
Potential Impact
Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
Locations Mentioned
Charleston, East Prairie, Towosahgy State Historic Site, Big Oak Tree State Park, Wyatt, Anniston, Dorena, Farrenburg and Wilson City
Areas Affected
The warning covers Mississippi and New Madrid Counties in Missouri.
Safety Information
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds. Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
