Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Bolivar and Sunflower Counties in Mississippi
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of northwestern Mississippi until 8:15 PM CDT, citing 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northwestern Mississippi
- Issued
- April 4, 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 Northwestern Mississippi.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Sunflower County and northeastern Bolivar County in northwestern Mississippi. The warning is effective immediately and will remain in place until 8:15 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions in northwestern Mississippi:
- Northeastern Sunflower County
- Northeastern Bolivar County
Specific locations in the path of the storm include Deeson around 7:45 PM CDT, followed by Duncan and Alligator around 7:55 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. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for northwestern Mississippi until 11:00 PM CDT.
Expected Conditions
Radar-indicated hazards associated with this storm include:
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch), which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.
- Movement: As of 7:31 PM CDT, the storm was located 7 miles southwest of Crumrod, moving east at 40 mph.
Timeline
- Issued: 7:32 PM CDT, March 15
- Effective: 7:32 PM CDT, March 15
- Expires: 8:15 PM CDT, March 15
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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