National Weather ServiceMississippiSevere Thunderstorm WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watches in Mississippi
The National Weather Service issued 25 severe thunderstorm watches for Mississippi in 2025 and 22 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 16th most of any state. 2026 through September: 14, 32% below the average of 21 for those months in 2008-2025. Tunica was covered most often (140 times since 2008).
How many severe thunderstorm watches does Mississippi get?
Every severe thunderstorm watch that covered part of Mississippi. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 14 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2012 | 36 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2009 | 36 |
| 2008 | 23 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Mississippi get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Mississippi?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunica | 140 | 28 | August 22, 2026 |
| Coahoma | 134 | 30 | August 22, 2026 |
| Leflore | 134 | 34 | August 22, 2026 |
| Sunflower | 133 | 35 | August 22, 2026 |
| Issaquena | 132 | 34 | August 20, 2026 |
| Quitman | 132 | 28 | August 22, 2026 |
| DeSoto | 131 | 26 | August 22, 2026 |
| Panola | 131 | 29 | August 22, 2026 |
| Tate | 130 | 28 | August 22, 2026 |
| Carroll | 128 | 33 | August 22, 2026 |
| Washington | 128 | 29 | August 20, 2026 |
| Grenada | 127 | 33 | August 22, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a severe thunderstorm watch?
Severe thunderstorm watches come from the NWS Storm Prediction Center when storms with large hail or damaging winds are possible over a large area for several hours. A watch means the conditions for the hazard are possible or favourable, but it is not yet happening: be ready to act if a warning follows. The national record · Every warning type in Mississippi.