July 7, 2024 - A strong thunderstorm will impact south central Panola and northwestern Shelby counties through 6pm CDT.
At 5:17pm CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Timpson, or 8 miles west of Center, moving north at 15 mph.
Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include: Center, Tenaha, Timpson, Gary City, Dotson, Stockman, and Woods.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
This storm may intensify as outflow boundaries will interact, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
