Mississippi, Arkansas and Louisiana counties are under tornado watches Tuesday as a severe supercell storm system continues its journey across the United States.
The National Weather Service confirmed that multiple tornadoes touched down in Mississippi through Tuesday night, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake.
No injuries were reported as multiple tornado warnings were issued throughout the South, and strong thunderstorms stretched from eastern Texas to Georgia and as far north as Indiana.
Heavy rain and tennis ball-sized hail were also possible, as forecasters reported the storm was expected to continue.
SEVERE WEATHER WILL IMPACT THE MISSISSIPPI AND TENNESSEE RIVER VALLEYS
The National Weather Service has extended its “Particularly Dangerous Situation” tornado watch for southeastern Arkansas, northeastern Louisiana and central Mississippi until 2 a.m. CT. Originally, the clock expired at 7 pm CT.
The National Weather Service in Jackson earlier warned that severe thunderstorms, thunderstorms and tornadoes could occur in central Mississippi, including the Jackson metropolitan area.
Dark clouds over Mound, Louisiana before a tornado.
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The National Weather Service has extended its “Particularly Dangerous Situation” tornado watch for southeastern Arkansas, northeastern Louisiana and central Mississippi until 2 a.m. CT. Originally, the clock expired at 7 pm CT.
FLORIDA SCIENTISTS DISCOVER LEVELS OF TOXIC ALGAE ALONG THE COAST
A tornado forms in Mound, Louisiana, Tuesday night.
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Shortly after 7 p.m. Central Time, the National Weather Service advised residents of Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, to take cover due to a “probable destructive tornado on the ground now.”
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In addition, flood watches have been issued for parts of southeastern Mississippi and southwestern Alabama. The National Weather Service said three to five inches of rain in these areas could trigger flash flooding.
And in parts of the Upper Midwest, heavy snowfall was slowing traffic.
Associated Press contributed to this report.
