Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeast Louisiana and Southwest Mississippi Through 3:15 PM CDT

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (SVRJAN) for portions of northeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi. The alert was issued at 2:13 PM CDT and remains in effect until 3:15 PM CDT on March 9, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Louisiana: Southwestern Tensas Parish, Northern Concordia Parish, and Northern Catahoula Parish.
• Mississippi: Northwestern Jefferson County and North central Adams County.

Specific locations in the path of the storm include Ferriday, Clayton, and Lee Bayou around 2:25 PM CDT; Natchez and Spokane around 2:35 PM CDT; and Waterproof around 2:50 PM CDT.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should seek shelter immediately to avoid potential injury from flying debris or falling trees.

Expected Conditions

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected.
• Hail: Nickel-sized hail (up to 0.88 inches) is possible.
• Impacts: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Source: These conditions have been indicated by radar.

Timeline

The warning is effective from 2:13 PM CDT until 3:15 PM CDT on March 9, 2026. At the time of the alert, the severe thunderstorm was located over Wallace Ridge, or near Harrisonburg, moving east at 30 mph.