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Tornado Warning Issued for Parts of Mississippi Until 5:30 p.m. CDT

A tornado warning has been issued for Lafayette, Lee, and Pontotoc counties in Mississippi, lasting until 5:30 p.m. CDT, the National Weather Service said.

Authorities are urging residents to stay alert and seek shelter immediately if a tornado is sighted or if they experience signs of severe weather. No reports of damage or injuries have been confirmed at this time.

The weather service recommends monitoring local updates and taking necessary precautions 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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