Memphis, Tenn. — A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect across parts of north Mississippi and west Tennessee until 5 p.m. Saturday, signaling conditions favorable for strong storms capable of producing damaging weather.
According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, Severe Thunderstorm Watch 23 continues for 15 counties in north Mississippi and three counties in west Tennessee through the late afternoon hours.
Mississippi counties included in the watch are Alcorn, Benton, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lafayette, Lee, Monroe, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Tallahatchie, Tippah, Tishomingo, Union, and Yalobusha.
In Tennessee, the watch includes Decatur, Hardin, and McNairy counties.
Cities within the watch area include Tupelo, Oxford, Corinth, Amory, Booneville, Pontotoc, New Albany, Ripley, Aberdeen, and Iuka in Mississippi, along with Savannah, Selmer, Parsons, and Decaturville in Tennessee.
A severe thunderstorm watch means atmospheric conditions are favorable for storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall. Watches differ from warnings in that storms may develop but are not yet occurring in every location.
Forecasters urge residents to monitor local weather updates and be prepared to seek shelter quickly if severe thunderstorm warnings are issued later in the day.
Storm development is possible through the afternoon as weather systems move across the Mid-South region.
For commuters and students traveling this afternoon, rapidly developing storms could cause brief road visibility reductions and localized delays.
The National Weather Service advises residents to keep weather alerts enabled and stay tuned to local emergency information as conditions evolve.
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