Public Severe Weather Outlook (PWO)
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PUBLIC SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
0451 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2021
…Outbreak of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms expected over
parts of the The lower Mississippi Valley into the Southeast later
today and tonight…
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LOCATIONS…
Much of Mississippi
Eastern and northern Louisiana
Much of Alabama
Much of Arkansas
Southwest Tennessee
Extreme southern Missouri
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HAZARDS…
Numerous tornadoes, several intense and long track
Scattered damaging winds, some hurricane force
Scattered large hail, some baseball size
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SUMMARY…
A regional outbreak of severe storms is expected today and
tonight across portions of the lower Mississippi Valley into
Alabama. Widespread severe storms capable of producing tornadoes
(several of which may be intense), very large hail and intense
damaging wind gusts are expected. More than one round of severe
storms are possible across parts of Mississippi into Alabama
during the afternoon into the overnight hours.
Preparedness actions…
Review your severe weather safety procedures for the possibility
of dangerous weather today. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio,
weather.gov, or other media for watches and warnings. A tornado
watch means that conditions are favorable for tornadoes to form
during the next several hours. If a tornado warning is issued for
your area, move to a place of safety, ideally in a basement or
interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.
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..Thompson.. 03/17/2021
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