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Tornado Warning issued March 31 at 10:16PM CDT until March 31 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TNCounties: Benton, TN; Henry, TNThe National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a* Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Benton County in west Tennessee... Central Henry County in west Tennessee...* Until 1100 PM CDT.* At 1015 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Paris, moving east at 55 mph.HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.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... Paris, Paris Landing State Park, Springville, Routon, Big Sandy, Henry, Haigler Ridge, Manleyville, Old Springville, Buchanan, India, Osage, Sunnyside, Van Dyke, Whitlock, Spring Creek, Porter Court, Pine Hill and Big Sandy Unit Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge.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. Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!