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WEATHER WIRE: Severe storms rake across South yet again

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Tornadoes, hail and damaging winds are possible in the storm-weary South this week, making for the third severe weather outbreak in the region in a month.

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Bryan County, GA declares state of emergency after severe storms

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Posted by Andrew Wulfeck

Updated forecast: Where storms could be severe on Wednesday

Posted by Andrew Wulfeck

WATCH: Funnel cloud spins during central Georgia severe storm

Posted by Heather Brinkmann

VIDEO: Large funnel spotted in supercell outside of Savannah, GA

A large funnel was spotted outside of Savannah, Georgia on Tuesday evening.

Posted by Andrew Wulfeck

FOX Weather 3D Radar tracking supercell through Missouri

A supercell is Missouri is lighting up the FOX Weather 3D Radar. Tornado Warnings have been issued to the west of Columbia, MO along Interstate 70.

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Posted by Andrew Wulfeck

Tornado Warning issued for storm in Missouri

Meteorologists are tracking a lone supercell in Missouri that has the chance of producing a tornado along Interstate 70. The tornado-warned storm is moving eastward and could impact the areas around Columbia, MO.

Posted by Andrew Wulfeck

VIDEO FORECAST: Severe storms to linger into Wednesday

Meteorologists expect the chance of severe storms to linger into Wednesday across parts of the South.

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Posted by Andrew Wulfeck

Tornado-warned storm moving through central South Carolina

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for Lee, Clarendon and Sumter counties until 8:15 p.m. EDT.

The severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Alcolu, or near Manning, moving northeast at 60 mph.

Posted by Andrew Wulfeck

Damage spotted near Beaufort, SC

The area saw at least one severe storm that triggered a Tornado Warning. PowerOutage. US reports more than 8,000 outages across South Carolina.

Posted by Andrew Wulfeck

Tornado damage reported near Savannah

Initial reports out of Bryan County, GA indicate several homes were damaged and some occupants might even be trapped. A tornado-warned storm moved through the area early Tuesday evening.

Posted by Andrew Wulfeck

Tornado Watch expanded to include area parts of SC, NC

Parts of South Carolina's Grand Strand and coastal North Carolina are under a Tornado Watch until midnight. Meteorologists believe severe thunderstorms could continue into the evening and have the possibility of producing tornadoes.

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Posted by Andrew Wulfeck

Tornado-warned storm moving towards Charleston, SC

Meteorologists have issued a Tornado Warning for a storm capable of producing a twister that is moving along the coast and could impact areas outside of Charleston, S.C. during the next hour.

Posted by Andrew Wulfeck

VIDEO: Tornado spotted from Allendale, South Carolina

Video captured the storm that triggered the Tornado Emergency around Allendale, South Carolina.

Posted by Andrew Wulfeck

Tornado-warned storm moving along I-95 in South Carolina

Meteorologists have issued a Tornado Warning for several counties in the Lowcountry of South Carolina because of radar detected rotation in a supercell.

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Posted by Andrew Wulfeck

Current Tornado, Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in the Southeast

Here is a look at the current warnings across the Southeast.

As of 6:30 p.m. ET, warnings were posted in Georgia and South Carolina.

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Posted by Heather Brinkmann

VIDEO: Blinding rain along Interstate 20 in SC

Severe storms produced torrential rainfall along Interstate 20 in South Carolina.

Posted by Andrew Wulfeck

Tornado-warned storm in southern South Carolina

A severe storm has triggered a Tornado Warning north of Hilton Head, S.C. The storm is expected to continue to head towards the vicinity of Charleston, S.C. over the next hour.

Posted by Andrew Wulfeck

State legislators seek shelter in SC capitol building

Most of the metro Columbia, SC area was under a Tornado Warning because of a severe storm moving in from the southwest.

Posted by Andrew Wulfeck

Tornado-warned storm moving towards downtown Columbia, SC

A severe storm with a possible tornado continues its east to northeast trek through South Carolina and now is closing in on Columbia. Lexington County, SC is under a Tornado Warning until 6:15 p.m.

Posted by Andrew Wulfeck

VIDEO: Squall line passes over Tallahassee, FL

A squall line with damaging winds and heavy rainfall moved through Tallahassee within the last 30 minutes. The line of severe storms is continuing its eastward trek through the Panhandle and Georgia.

Posted by Andrew Wulfeck

Tornado Warning issued for storm south of Columbia

A Tornado Warning has been issued for Barnwell, Bamberg and Orangeburg counties in South Carolina. The severe storm capable of producing the tornado is moving eastward around 45 mph.

Posted by Andrew Wulfeck

Tornado-warned storm moving towards Columbia, SC

A Tornado Warning has been issued has been issued for areas around Columbia, Lexington and West Columbia because of the threat a severe thunderstorm could be producing a tornado in central South Carolina.

Posted by Andrew Wulfeck

Significant rotation in storm outside of Savannah, GA

Meteorologists say radar is picking up on rotation and possible debris in a thunderstorm that is moving through southeast Georgia and will likely stay just to the north of Savannah.

The storm has triggered several Tornado Warnings along its path including for Effingham County, Georgia until 6:15 p.m. EDT.

Posted by Andrew Wulfeck

VIDEO: Damage in Newton County, MS after severe storms

Despite thunderstorms moving through Mississippi during the morning hours, clean-up still continues in the hardest-hit areas. PoweOutage.US reports more than 2,300 outages in the state.

Posted by Andrew Wulfeck

More than 2 dozen initial reports of tornadoes

The Storm Prediction Center says they have received more than 2 dozen reports of tornadoes, so far today. Meteorologists from National Weather Service offices will examine damage paths to determine if tornadoes are responsible for damage and the strength of the twisters.

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Posted by Andrew Wulfeck

VIDEO: Tornado sirens sound in Newberry, South Carolina

As severe storms rolled through South Carolina, tornado sirens sounded in Newberry, South Carolina.

Posted by Andrew Wulfeck

Pair of tornado-warned storms moving between Charleston, Columbia

A pair of storms capable of producing tornadoes are moving through South Carolina between Columbia and Charleston. Both storms have triggered several Tornado Warnings. Even if the storms do not produce a tornado, damaging winds, hail, heavy rainfall and lightning will be concerns.

Posted by Andrew Wulfeck

Tornado-warned storm moving through eastern Georgia

Counties under the Tornado Warning include: Laurens, Emanuel, Treutlen, and Johnson counties in Georgia.

Posted by Andrew Wulfeck

Tornado Warning issued for Tift and Worth counties in South Georgia

Meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado near Tifton, Georgia. The tornado-warned storm is moving eastward at 45 mph. Tift and Worth counties in South Georgia are under a Tornado Warning until 5:15 p.m.

Posted by Andrew Wulfeck

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for the main campus of Florida State University

WeatherSTEM cameras are keeping watch over Florida State University where a Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for several counties in the Florida Panhandle, including Leon County, FL. Damaging winds and cloud-to-ground lightning will be possible over the next hour.

Posted by Andrew Wulfeck

FOX Weather 3D Radar tracking tornado-warned storms in South Georgia

The FOX Weather 3D Radar is tracking a pair of tornado-warned storms in South Georgia. Mitchell, Colquitt and Worth counties in South Georgia are under a Tornado Warning as a line of severe storms moves eastward.

Posted by Andrew Wulfeck

Particularly dangerous situation for Bamberg and Orangeburg counties in South Carolina

Meteorologists are tracking a dangerous storm with a history of producing a tornado in parts of South Carolina. Both Bamberg and Orangeburg counties in South Carolina are under a Tornado Warning.

Posted by Andrew Wulfeck
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Tornado emergency issued for areas around Allendale, SC

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Radar showing strong rotation in Allendale County, SC

Radar is showing strong rotation and even debris in Allendale County, SC that meteorologists say is likely from a tornado. Bamberg, Orangeburg and Allendale counties are under a Tornado Warning because of the dangerous storm.

Posted by Andrew Wulfeck

FOX Weather 3D Radar tracking line of tornado-warned storms

The FOX Weather 3D Radar is tracking a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes from around Albany, Georgia through Macon, Georgia. The line of storms is moving eastward is producing damaging winds, heavy rainfall and the potential for tornadoes.

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Posted by Andrew Wulfeck

Tornado Watch expanded eastward for parts of South Carolina, Georgia

A Tornado Watch has been issued for parts South Carolina and Georgia until 9 p.m. A line strong to severe thunderstorms is moving across Georgia during the evening hours.

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Posted by Andrew Wulfeck

Tornado-warned storm moving into South Carolina

Meteorologists are tracking a tornado-warned storm moving from Georgia into South Carolina. A Tornado Warning has been issued for areas around Sylvania, GA and Fairfax, SC

Posted by Andrew Wulfeck

Video: Severe storms move through Montgomery, AL

Severe storms rolled through parts of Alabama on Tuesday morning producing heavy rainfall and gusty winds.

Posted by Andrew Wulfeck

Tornado-warned storm moving through Southwest Georgia

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for Early, Miller and Baker counties in Southwest Georgia until 4 p.m. EST.

Posted by Andrew Wulfeck

Video: Storms dumped heavy rainfall in Alabama

In addition to the threat for severe weather, the storms are capable of producing several inches of rain in a short time period. Street flooding was reported near the Florida-Alabama line.

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Posted by Andrew Wulfeck
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Tornado Warning issued for Chester, York counties in South Carolina

The Tornado Warning is in effect until 3:30 p.m. Eastern.

Posted by Steven Yablonski
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Tornado Warning issued for Crawford, Taylor counties in Georgia

The Tornado Warning is in effect until 3:30 p.m. Eastern.

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Tornado Warning issued for Houston County in Alabama

The Tornado Warning is in effect until 2:30 p.m. Central

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Tornado Warning issued for Aiken County in South Carolina

The Tornado Warning is in effect until 3:30 p.m.

Posted by Steven Yablonski

Alabama Power to begin spillgate operations at Martin Dam

The National Weather Service in Birmingham said Alabama Power will begin gate operations at Martin Dam about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday.

This is due in part to Alabama Power's flood control procedure. 

Those downstream of the dam should stay informed of revised river forecasts for the lower Tallapoosa and Alabama rivers, the NWS said.

Posted by Chris Oberholtz
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Tornado Warning issued for Greenwood County in South Carolina

The Tornado Warning is in effect until 3 p.m. Eastern

Posted by Steven Yablonski
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Tornado Watch extended until 7 p.m. for portions of Florida Panhandle

NOAA's Storm Prediction Center has issued the following severe weather watches:

A Tornado Watch is valid until 2 p.m. Central time for extreme southeastern Mississippi, southern and southeastern Alabama. This watch area includes Mobile in Alabama and Pensacola and Panama City in Florida.

A Tornado Watch is valid until 7 p.m. Eastern time for Middle and South Georgia, including Albany, Columbus and Macon, and the Florida Panhandle.

Posted by Chris Oberholtz

Watch: Flooding in Atmore, Alabama, following severe storms

Posted by Chris Oberholtz
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Tornado Warning issued for Walton, Holmes counties in Florida

The Tornado Warning is in effect until 2 p.m. Central.

Posted by Steven Yablonski
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Tornado Warning issued for Marion, Talbot, Taylor counties in Georgia

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Tornado Warning for northeastern Marion County, southeastern Talbot County and Taylor County in west-central Georgia until 3 p.m. Eastern.

Posted by Chris Oberholtz
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Tornado Warning issued for Dale, Henry counties in southeastern Alabama

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee, Florida, has issued a Tornado Warning for east-central Dale County and southern Henry County in southeastern Alabama until 2 p.m. Central.

Posted by Chris Oberholtz

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Tornadoes, hail and damaging winds are possible in the storm-weary South this week, making for the third week in a row of severe weather for the region.

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Posted by Chris Oberholtz
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Tornado Warning issued for Marion, Chattahoochee counties in Georgia

The Tornado Warning is in effect until 2:30 p.m. Eastern.

Posted by Steven Yablonski

More tornadoes reported across Mississippi

The sun is out in Newton, Mississippi, hours after severe storms slammed the area. Crews are working to restore power and running water.

Posted by Chris Oberholtz

Watch: Video show suspected tornado passing through Newton, Mississippi

The Mississippi Department of Transportation posted footage of a suspected tornado passing their district office in Newton.

"Despite the rough conditions, our crews have been out since early morning hours working to get roads open for drivers as quickly and safely as possible," the department said in a tweet.

Posted by Chris Oberholtz
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Tornado Warning issued for Quitman County in Georgia

The Tornado Warning is in effect until 2 p.m. Eastern

Posted by Steven Yablonski
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Tornado Warning issued for Stewart County in Georgia

The Tornado Warning is in effect until 2:15 p.m. Eastern

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Tornado Warning issued for Barbour County in Alabama

The Tornado Warning is in effect until 1 p.m. Central

Posted by Steven Yablonski

The Masters organizers cancel practice round due to severe weather

Due to severe weather across the region, organizers with The Masters have canceled Tuesday's practice round and gates will remain closed.

The Augusta National Golf Club was forced to suspend play and evacuate the grounds at 10:55 a.m. Eastern.

Purchasers of Tuesday's practice round tickets will be guaranteed the opportunity to purchase the same tickets next year.

"The safety of everyone at Augusta National was the determining factor in the decision to suspend Tuesday's Practice Round and evacuate the grounds," said Fred S. Ridley, chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament. "We share in the disappointment of our patrons, though we look forward to welcoming them back next year."

Posted by Steven Yablonski

Video shows Auburn University students seeking shelter during tornado-warned storm

Video on Twitter shows students at Auburn University seeking shelter from a tornado-warned storm on Tuesday.

The areas has since been given the all clear and normal university operations have resumed.

Posted by Steven Yablonski

About 23,000 without power in the Southeast

Just over 23,000 people are without power in Alabama and Mississippi due to severe storms, according to PowerOutage.us . About another 25,000 remain without power in Texas due to earlier severe storms.

Posted by Scott Sistek

Update: FOX Weather meteorologists provide analysis of ominous storm video from Mississippi

The FOX Forecast Center is no longer referring to this as a possible tornado.

Initially, this appeared to be a tornado. After further review, FOX Weather believes it to be a rain curtain moving from left to right across the screen.

"There’s no visible rotation to support the idea that it is a tornado. And, the 'power flash' that the on-camera meteorologists initially referred to appears to be simply lightning," FOX Weather meteorologist Mike Rawlins said. "A power flash would have appeared much smaller on the screen, originating from the ground."

Posted by Chris Oberholtz

Students, faculty seek shelter after Tornado Warning on Auburn University

UPDATE: Tornado Warning has ended and all clear given

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Campus officials at Auburn University's main campus in Alabama have asked students and faculty to seek shelter immediately after a Tornado Warning was issued until 12:15 p.m. Central.

Posted by Chris Oberholtz

Tornado Watch extended to Middle, South Georgia until 7 p.m. Eastern

NOAA's Storm Prediction Center has issued the following severe weather watches:

A Tornado Watch is valid until 2 p.m. Central time for southeastern Mississippi, southern Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. This watch area includes Biloxi and Gulfport in Mississippi, Montgomery and Mobile in Alabama and Pensacola and Panama City in Florida.

A Tornado Watch is valid until 7 p.m. Eastern time for Middle and South Georgia, including Albany, Columbus and Macon.

Posted by Chris Oberholtz
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5 active Tornado Warnings issued in Alabama

The National Weather Service in Birmingham, Alabama, has issued a Tornado Warning for northwestern Lee County, southeastern Tallapoosa County, northwestern Bullock County and southeastern Montgomery County until noon Central.

Posted by Chris Oberholtz

FOX Weather 3D Radar tracks severe storms

The FOX Weather 3D Radar is tracking severe storms moving through the South. Download the free app now to follow the movement of the winter storm.

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Posted by Chris Oberholtz

Roads blocked, flooding reported after apparent tornadoes across Mississippi

Posted by Chris Oberholtz

Watch: Severe storms slam Newton, Mississippi

FOX Weather's Nicole Valdes is in Newton, Mississippi, with a look at some of the damage left behind by severe weather on Tuesday.

Posted by Chris Oberholtz
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Tornado Warnings issued for Pike, Montgomery and Elmore counties in Alabama

The National Weather Service in Birmingham, Alabama, has issued a Tornado Warning for northwestern Pike County and southeastern Montgomery County until 11:30 a.m. Central.

Central Elmore County in east-central Alabama is also under a Tornado Warning until 11:45 a.m.

This includes cities like Ansley, Linwood, Orion, Wetumpka, Blue Ridge and Eclectic.

Posted by Chris Oberholtz

Stunning footage shows flooding near Dallas, Texas

Stunning footage shows flooding near Dallas, Texas on Tuesday. Some residents in McKinney needed to be rescued from floodwaters on Monday night.

Posted by Chris Oberholtz

Luverne, Rutledge and Petrey, Alabama, under current Tornado Warning

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Tornado Warning for southeastern Butler County and central Crenshaw County until 11:15 a.m. Central. 

This includes cities like Luverne, Rutledge and Petrey.

Posted by Chris Oberholtz

Watch: Severe storms bring widespread damage across Newton, Mississippi

Storm damage around Newton, Mississippi, shows trees knocked down along U.S. Highway 80 near the Mississippi Department of Transportation office along Morgan Field Road.

Structural damage was also noted as a carport became detached and smashed a vehicle at a home. Numerous large oak trees were also uprooted and snapped as well.

Posted by Chris Oberholtz
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Tornado Warnings extend in southern Alabama

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Tornado Warning for northeastern Butler County and northern Crenshaw County until 10:45 a.m. Central.

This includes cities like Greenville, Highland Home and Honoraville.

Posted by Chris Oberholtz
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Tornado Warnings in Butler, Monroe, Wilcox counties in southern Alabama

The National Weather Service in Mobile, Alabama, has issued a Tornado Warning for northwestern Butler County, northeastern Monroe County, southeastern Wilcox County and north-central Conecuh County until 10:45 a.m. Central.

This includes cities like Beatrice, Pine Apple and McWilliams.

Posted by Chris Oberholtz

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, floodwaters peak after intense rainfall

FOX Weather Watcher Cary Longstaff shared this video of a flooded creek outside Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

The Hattiesburg Police Department issued a caution to drivers along Bay Street because the roadway was flooded.

The National Weather Service in Jackson said showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will continue to move across the forecast area through Tuesday morning, with a potential for heavy rain across far southern parts of the area continuing into the afternoon hours.

Localized flash flooding is possible, especially where multiple storms move over the same areas.

Posted by Chris Oberholtz
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Latest as severe weather moves through southern Alabama

Two Tornado Warnings are still active. FOX Weather's Steve Bender has the latest.

Posted by Chris Oberholtz

What you should do to prepare for tornadoes

Forecasters can generally forecast the threat of tornadoes, but where they touch down is still a bit unpredictable.

Preparing for a twister ahead of time can help you stay safe in the event one sweeps through your area.

Here are some steps you can take now to prepare for a future tornado.

Posted by Chris Oberholtz
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Tornado Warning issued in Boykin, Alabama, until 9:30 a.m. CT

The National Weather Service in Mobile, Alabama, has issued a Tornado Warning for central Wilcox County in south-central Alabama until 9:30 a.m. Central.

Posted by Chris Oberholtz

Tornado Warnings issued in Clarke, Wilcox counties in Alabama

The National Weather Service in Mobile, Alabama, has issued a Tornado Warning for northern Clarke County and southwestern Wilcox County until 10 a.m. Central.

This includes Thomasville, Pine Hill and Coffeeville.

Posted by Chris Oberholtz

Parts of Hwy. 80 closed in Newton County, Mississippi, due to storm debris

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said both directions of U.S. Highway 80 between Interstate 20 and State Route 15 in Newton County are blocked by storm debris.

Drivers should plan an alternate route until the roadway is clear for travel.

Posted by Chris Oberholtz

FOX Weather Watchers share storm videos

FOX Weather Watcher Ken Michaels shared this video of storms moving through Whynot, Mississippi.

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Posted by Chris Oberholtz

Crews clear storm debris from Hwy. 80 in Newton County, Mississippi

First responders with the Mississippi Department of Transportation cleared storm debris from U.S. Highway 80 in Newton County on Tuesday morning.

Posted by Chris Oberholtz
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Tornado Watches expanded as storms rumble across South

NOAA's Storm Prediction Center has issued the following severe weather watches:

A Tornado Watch valid until 11 a.m. Central time for southern and eastern Louisiana and central and southern Mississippi. This watch area includes New Orleans and Baton Rouge in Louisiana and Jackson and Hattiesburg in Mississippi.

A Tornado Watch valid until 2 p.m. Central time for southeastern Mississippi, southern Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. This watch area includes Biloxi and Gulfport in Mississippi, Montgomery and Mobile in Alabama and Pensacola and Panama City in Florida.

Posted by Chris Oberholtz
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Tornado Warning issued in Thomasville, Camden and Pine Hill, Alabama

The National Weather Service in Mobile, Alabama, has issued a Tornado Warning form southwestern Choctaw County, northwestern Clarke County and northeastern Wayne County in Mississippi until 9:15 a.m. Central.

This includes cities like Thomasville, Camden and Pine Hill, Alabama.

Posted by Chris Oberholtz
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1 dead in Whitehouse, Texas, after severe storms

One person is confirmed dead in Whitehouse, Texas, following overnight severe storms, Smith County, Texas, Fire Marshal Jay Brooks said.

City officials said a storm cell produced either straight-line winds or a downburst about 1:45 a.m. Central. The National Weather Service will later confirm.

A very early assessment reveals the majority of the impact was to the south and southeastern portion of the city. The damage consists of downed power lines and downed trees causing road closures and power outages.

At daybreak, authorities launched a damage assessment.

The Whitehouse School District has canceled classes Tuesday and scheduled trash services will be delayed.

Police are asking residents to stay home and off of roadways if at all possible.

Stay with FOX Weather for the latest developments.

Posted by Chris Oberholtz
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New Tornado Warning issued parts of Alabama, Mississippi

The National Weather Service in Mobile, Alabama, has issued a Tornado Warning for southwestern Choctaw County, northwestern Washington County and Wayne County in southeastern Mississippi until 9 a.m. Central.

This includes Waynesboro and Buckatunna, Mississippi, and Millry, Alabama, until 9 a.m. Central.

Posted by Chris Oberholtz

Ping pong-sized hail seen in Mississippi as severe storms roll through

Posted by Chris Oberholtz

Tornado Warning issued for Jones County, Mississippi

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Jones County, Mississippi until 8:15 a.m. Central time.

Posted by Aaron Barker

Watch vs. Warning: Here are the differences

Posted by Chris Oberholtz

Power outages top 43,000 in Texas, Mississippi

A squall line of strong to severe thunderstorms is currently charging eastward through the Deep South, prompting several Severe Thunderstorm Warnings. Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat, including the risk of a few gusts to 75 mph. A few tornadoes and isolated large hail are also possible.

Posted by Chris Oberholtz

Tornado Watch issued for 7 million as severe storms threaten South

Posted by Chris Oberholtz

Potential for strong tornadoes Tuesday from Alabama To South Carolina

Damaging straight-line winds will by far be the main threat. Gusts to 70 mph are likely and some gusts may top 80 mph. A few tornado spin-ups are likely as well.

Posted by Chris Oberholtz

Tornado Warnings issued in Mississippi

Tornado warnings have been issued in Mississippi on Tuesday morning.

The first was issued for Scott County and was in effect until 7:15 a.m. Central. The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado was on the ground in the area. People should seek shelter immediately. That warning was extended into Newton County until 7:45 a.m.

The second was issued for Covington and Jefferson Davis counties until 7:45 a.m. This radar-indicated tornado was expected to move near Clem, Lone Star, Mount Olive and Collins. People should seek shelter immediately.

Posted by Aaron Barker

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