Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeast Mississippi and West Tennessee Through 4:00 PM
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Mississippi and Tennessee, with 60 mph wind gusts expected to cause damage through 4:00 PM CDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast Mississippi and West Tennessee
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Memphis
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 Northeast Mississippi and West Tennessee.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (SVRMEG) for portions of northeastern Mississippi and west Tennessee. The alert was issued at 3:12 PM CDT following radar indication of a severe storm moving through the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Mississippi: North central Tippah County, Northern Tishomingo County, and Northern Alcorn County.
- Tennessee: Southeastern Hardeman County, McNairy County, and Southern Hardin County.
Specific locations impacted include Corinth, Savannah, Selmer, Iuka, Adamsville, Burnsville, Glen, Pickwick Dam, Theo, Shiloh, Walnut Grove, Pocahontas, Pineflat, Farmington, Walnut, Bethel Springs, and Middleton. Impacted recreational areas include Pickwick Landing State Park, J P Coleman State Park, and Big Hill Pond State Park.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. Residents should stay away from windows and remain indoors until the storm has passed to avoid potential injury from flying debris or structural damage.
Expected Conditions
At 3:12 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Big Hill Pond State Park, moving east at 50 mph. The primary hazard identified is 60 mph wind gusts. According to the NWS, residents should expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Radar also indicates the potential for hail up to .75 inches.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately as of 3:12 PM CDT on March 9, 2026. The alert is scheduled to remain in effect until 4:00 PM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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