News Mississippi will update you here on watches and warnings for severe weather across the state.
3:55 p.m. – Tornado warning for Scott County until 5:00 p.m.
Tornado warning for Scott County, take cover! https://t.co/smMtIzg3tw
— NWS Jackson MS (@NWSJacksonMS) February 7, 2017
1:38 p.m.- A tornado warning has been issued for Pearl River County until 2:00 p.m.
They are monitoring a storm moving north of Covington, east at 40 mph. Hazards include hail up to two inches in diameter.
11:12 a.m. – NWS continues to watch a thunderstorm with potential to produce a tornado in Purvis, Baxterville, and Talowah.
⚠️ Take Cover! Tornado Warning continues for Purvis MS, Baxterville MS, Talowah MS until 11:30 AM CST pic.twitter.com/MRrx9cLTKq
— NWS Tornado (@NWStornado) February 7, 2017
10:30 a.m.- A tornado warning has been issued for Lamar and Marion Counties until 11:30 a.m.
The storm is currently moving at 23 mph over Sandy Hook. The NWS expects to see strong winds and hail with this storm.
9:55 a.m. – The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Wilkinson County until 10:15 a.m.
9:45 a.m.- The tornado warning for Walthall has been extended until 10:30 a.m.
Please seek shelter now.
9:20 a.m. – The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Walthall until 9:45 a.m.
Expect strong winds around 30 mph.
A flood warning was also issued for Attala and Holmes Counties until 9:00 p.m. this evening.
Severe weather is forecast for most of Mississippi today. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to be most intense in North and Central Mississippi.
Joanne Quelin of the National Weather Service offers these specifics.
As always, News Mississippi is monitoring the conditions and will keep you informed.
