Yazoo City, MS Hit Second Tornado This Year

Yazoo City, MS has been hit by a second tornado this year. Early reports indicate structural damage, but no reports of injuries have come in as of posting time. On April 24, 2010, this town was devastated by an EF-4 tornado, which was very well documented on this season's Storm Chasers on Discovery. Below is a video by Reed Timmer and team from the EF-4 in April.

Prayers go out to those in Yazoo City and other areas who are suffering from tonights storms.

UPDATED REPORT from Accuweather.

Tornado Watch - Wednesday 11/24/10

Tornado watch until 10 p.m.

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Severe Weather Possible - Wednesday 11/24/2010

Strong to severe storms will be possible late Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday night. Marginal instability and extreme wind shear will result in an elevated risk for severe thunderstorms according to the NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook.

Risks:

Damaging straight line winds

Large hail

Heave rainfall

A few tornadoes

Link to NWS Outlook Page

You should stay tuned to local weather forecasts. Make sure your NOAA All Hazards Radio is on and backed up by battery. If you don't own a NOAA All Hazards Radio, you should. Click the link for a previous blog post on selecting one.