Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Chicot, Washington, and Bolivar Counties Until 8:45 PM CDT
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NWS Jackson MS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Arkansas and Mississippi, citing 60 mph winds and ping pong ball-sized hail through 8:45 PM CDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Arkansas and Northwestern Mississippi
- Issued
- April 4, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Jackson MS
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeastern Arkansas and Northwestern Mississippi.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Jackson MS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of southeastern Arkansas and northwestern Mississippi. The alert was issued at 7:25 PM CDT and is effective until 8:45 PM CDT on March 15, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Northern Chicot County in southeastern Arkansas
- Northern Washington County in northwestern Mississippi
- Southwestern Bolivar County in northwestern Mississippi
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. People and animals outdoors will be at risk of injury. Residents should expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles, as well as wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect until 11:00 PM CDT for southeastern Arkansas and northwestern Mississippi.
Expected Conditions
At 7:24 PM CDT, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located near McMillan Corner (8 miles south of Dermott), moving east at 35 mph.
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph.
- Hail: Ping pong ball size (1.50 inches) hail.
- Source: Radar indicated.
Timeline
The warning is active until 8:45 PM CDT. The storm is expected to reach the following locations at these approximate times:
- Lake Village and McMillan Corner: 7:30 PM CDT
- Greenville, Winterville, and Lamont: 7:50 PM CDT
- Metcalfe: 7:55 PM CDT
- Shaw: 8:20 PM CDT
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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