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Tornado Warning Issued for Clarke, Jasper, and Jones Counties in Mississippi

A tornado warning has been issued for Clarke, Jasper, and Jones counties in Mississippi until 3:45 p.m. CDT, the National Weather Service announced.

The warning advises residents in these areas to seek shelter immediately and stay alert for severe weather conditions. No reports of tornado touchdowns have been confirmed at this time.

Officials urge residents to monitor local weather updates and follow safety instructions to stay safe during the storm threat.

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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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