Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northern Oktibbeha County, MS
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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 northern Oktibbeha County until 6:30 PM CDT, with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail expected.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northeastern Mississippi
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Jackson MS
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 Northeastern Mississippi.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northern Oktibbeha County in northeastern Mississippi. The alert was issued at 5:51 PM CDT on March 11, 2026, and is scheduled to expire at 6:30 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts northern Oktibbeha County. At 5:51 PM CDT, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located near Longview, or approximately 10 miles west of Starkville, moving northeast at 40 mph. The storm is expected to reach the following locations:
- Starkville and Longview: Around 5:55 PM CDT
- Muldrow: Around 6:10 PM CDT
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should stay away from windows and remain indoors until the storm has passed. If you are in a vehicle, seek sturdy shelter immediately.
Expected Conditions
According to radar indications, the following hazards are present:
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Quarter-sized hail (1.00 inch) is possible, which can cause damage to vehicles.
Timeline
- Alert Issued: 5:51 PM CDT, March 11
- Effective Window: 5:51 PM CDT to 6:30 PM CDT
- Expected Duration: Approximately 40 minutes from the time of issuance.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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