Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Morton and Pelahatchie, MS
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for northeastern Rankin County and southwestern Scott County in central Mississippi until 2:45 PM CDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Mississippi
- Issued
- September 21, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Jackson MS
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by NWS Jackson MS. The alert is effective from September 21 at 2:11 PM CDT until September 21 at 2:45 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
Northeastern Rankin County in central Mississippi and southwestern Scott County in central Mississippi. The storm was located near Leesburg or near Morton and will be near Morton and Pelahatchie around 2:15 PM CDT.
What You Should Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
At 2:11 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Leesburg or near Morton, moving south at 25 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 2:45 PM CDT on September 21.
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