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Tornado Warning Issued for Alcorn and Tippah Counties in Mississippi

A tornado warning has been issued for Alcorn and Tippah counties in northern Mississippi, the National Weather Service said Monday evening.

The warning is in effect until 8:45 p.m. CDT. Residents in the area are advised to seek shelter immediately and stay alert for additional updates.

The weather service has urged people to remain cautious as severe weather conditions continue to pose a threat in the region.

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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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