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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Parts of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. The watch is in effect until 7 p.m. CDT, according to the agency.

Forecasters warn residents to be alert for large hail and damaging winds associated with the storms. The watch applies to specific areas within the four states, though the exact regions were not specified in the alert.

Residents are advised to stay updated on weather conditions and seek shelter if storms develop or intensify. No injuries or damage reports have been immediately available.

The Weather Service continues to monitor the situation and will provide updates as needed.

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Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.

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