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A tornado watch is in effect for parts of northern Mississippi, southwestern Tennessee, southern Arkansas and northern Louisiana until 7 p.m. CST (8 p.m. Miami time), according to the Prediction Center. Storm Surgeon (SPC).
Cities in the watch area include Memphis and Tupelo.
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The storms that are expected to develop in this area during the afternoon and evening have the potential to produce tornadoes, some of which could have an intensity EF-2 or greater (winds of 178 km / h or more), noted the SPC. .
Additionally, these storms will produce destructive wind gusts approaching the strength of a 120 km / h hurricane, along with hail the size of a golf ball.
This could be the first of several such alerts issued as the storm system evolves overnight.
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