Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Newton and Scott Counties, MS
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NWS Jackson MS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern Newton County and northeastern Scott County until 8:15 PM CDT on August 26.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Mississippi
- Issued
- August 27, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Jackson MS
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning (SVR) has been issued by the National Weather Service in Jackson MS. The alert is effective from August 26 at 7:33 PM CDT until August 26 at 8:15 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers northwestern Newton County in east central Mississippi and northeastern Scott County in central Mississippi. Locations impacted include Conehatta, Sebastopol, and Prospect.
What You Should Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
At 7:33 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Sebastopol, or 13 miles northeast of Forest, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail (1.00 inch). Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 7:33 PM CDT until 8:15 PM CDT on August 26, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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