The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm watch at 8:10 p.m. It may be canceled early if weather conditions improve, officials said.
Meteorologists advise residents to stay weather aware this evening as storms move through the area. Lightning associated with the storms has been described as intense, according to reports.
Weather agencies recommend remaining vigilant and monitoring local alerts for further updates.
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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