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Tornado Warning issued August 9 at 1:45PM CDT until August 9 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS Memphis TNCounties: Alcorn, MS; Tishomingo, MS; Hardin, TN; McNairy, TNThe National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a* Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Tishomingo County in northeastern Mississippi... Northeastern Alcorn County in northeastern Mississippi... Southeastern McNairy County in west Tennessee... Southwestern Hardin County in west Tennessee...* Until 215 PM CDT.* At 144 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Corinth, moving east at 35 mph.HAZARD...Tornado.SOURCE... Spotter reports rotating wall cloud.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... Corinth, Burnsville, Glen, Pineflat, Farmington, Eastview, Michie, Guys, Ramer, Counce, Damon, Doskie, Strickland, Southside, Caffey, Wenasoga, Jobes, Gift, Acton and Kendrick.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.