Dangerous Tornados, the severe climate moves to Mrs.

Dangerous tornadoes are expected in Mississippi on Saturday along with very large hail, heavy rains and winds more than 70 miles per hour.

The severe climate is moving towards Mississippi With a high risk of violent tornadoes, destructive winds and giant hail on Saturday.

According to him National Meteorological Service in JacksonA strong climate system is expected to bring tornadoes and in the high -risk area, these tornadoes are expected to be violent and long. Violent tornadoes are classified as EF4 or EF5The strongest of tornadoes, and can produce wind speeds of more than 200 miles per hour.

The high -risk area includes central and oriental portions of the state, including Jackson, Hattiesburg, Philadelphia, Laurel, Meridian and Columbus.

That area can also experience a very large hail with stones of more than 2 inches wide and strong winds with bursts greater than 70 miles per hour.

In other parts of the state, it is also likely that the tornadoes are up to 2 inches wide and harmful winding winds of up to 70 miles per hour.

Above I-20 corridor, sudden floods are also a threat. The areas could see up to 4 inches of rain in short periods of time, which leads to sudden floods and possible road closures.

According to the National Meteorological Service, the time of the event is mainly from 9 am to 8 pm

Tornado warning issued in the Mississippi Delta

According to Mema, a tornado warning is valid for counties in the Mississippi delta until 10:45 am

Those counties are:

Islaquena
SHARKEY
Washington

Lesions reported by Governor Reeves

Know the signs of a tornado

According to the centers for disease control and preventionThe signs that a tornado is approaching include the following:

Cloud in the form of rotating fun
Approaching the cloud of rubble
Dark or green sky
Large, dark and low cloud
Hail
Strong roar that sounds like a cargo train

If you notice that any of these signs, know immediately and are attentive to local radio and television stations, a NOAA meteorological radio or the Internet.

What to do if a tornado is in your area

If under a tornado warning, The National Meteorological Service advises the following:

Stay ready for weather: Continue listening to local news or a NOAA meteorological radio to stay updated on watches and tornado warnings.
In your home: If you are in a tornado warning, go to your basement, safe room or an interior room away from the windows. Do not forget pets if time allows it.
Instead of work or school: Follow your tornado exercise and continue with your refuge location for tornadoes quickly and quietly. Stay away from the windows and do not go to large open rooms such as coffee shops, gyms or auditorium.
Outside: Look for shelter inside a resistant building immediately if a tornado is approaching. Cabiners and storage facilities are not safe. Nor is it a mobile house or a tent. If you have time, reach a safe building.
In a vehicle: Being in a vehicle during a tornado is not safe. The best course of action is to lead to the nearest shelter. If you cannot reach a safe shelter, go down in your car and cover your head, or leave your car and look for refuge in a low area, such as a ditch or a ravine.

Do you have an idea of history? Contact Brian Broom at 6010961-7225 or [email protected].