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Jackson, Mississippi – A dangerous early Saturday severe weather setup is unfolding across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, with a widespread tornado watch now in effect as fast-moving storms push east through the Deep South. The primary threats include tornadoes, damaging straight-line winds, and pockets of torrential rain capable of downing trees and power lines before midmorning.
According to the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center, Tornado Watch 3 remains active until 10 a.m. CST for much of central and southern Mississippi, large portions of Alabama, and parts of eastern Louisiana as well as western Georgia. Forecasters say the environment remains favorable for rotating storms, especially along and ahead of a strong cold front sweeping east…