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Tornado Warning issued December 13 at 10:40PM CST until December 13 at 11:15PM CST by NWS Memphis TNCounties: Lafayette, MS; Panola, MS; Quitman, MS; Tallahatchie, MS; Yalobusha, MSThe National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a* Tornado Warning for... Southwestern Lafayette County in northwestern Mississippi... Northern Yalobusha County in northwestern Mississippi... Northeastern Tallahatchie County in northwestern Mississippi... Southeastern Quitman County in northwestern Mississippi... Panola County in northwestern Mississippi...* Until 1115 PM CST.* At 1039 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Charleston, moving northeast at 65 mph.HAZARD...Tornado.SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.* Locations impacted include... Batesville, Water Valley, Charleston, George Payne State Park, John W Kyle State Park, Sardis, Lambert, Crowder, Pope, Enid, Paynes, Springdale, Burgess, Velma, Vance, Oakland, Courtland, Taylor, Distall and Mims.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!