Two severe thunderstorm watches are in effect through this evening for portions of the Mid-South, according to the National Weather Service.
A watch means that weather conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms to develop. Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay alert and be prepared for changing weather conditions.
No severe weather warnings have been issued at this time, but authorities urge residents to monitor local updates and have emergency plans in place.
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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