Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Claiborne, Hinds, and Warren Counties Until 8:30 PM

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of west central, southwestern, and central Mississippi. The alert was issued at 7:24 PM CDT following radar detection of a severe storm moving through the region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• South central Warren County in west central Mississippi
• Northeastern Claiborne County in southwestern Mississippi
• Southwestern Hinds County in central Mississippi

Specific locations in or near the path of the storm include Yokena, Reganton, Rocky Springs, Utica, Newman, and Learned.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should avoid windows and remain indoors until the warning has expired or the storm has moved out of the area.

Expected Conditions

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected. This may result in wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Half-dollar size hail (up to 1.25 inches) is possible. Hail damage to vehicles is expected.
• Storm Movement: At 7:24 PM CDT, the severe thunderstorm was located near Yokena (13 miles northeast of Port Gibson), moving east at 30 mph.

Timeline

The warning is effective immediately as of 7:24 PM CDT on March 9, 2026. The alert is scheduled to expire at 8:30 PM CDT.