Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Copiah, Hinds, Rankin, and Simpson Counties in Mississippi
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of central Mississippi until 3:15 AM CDT, with 60 mph wind gusts and possible hail expected.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Mississippi
- Issued
- May 3, 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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Mississippi.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Central Mississippi
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. This alert is effective from 2:28 AM CDT on April 25, 2026, until 3:15 AM CDT on the same date.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Southwestern Rankin County, Western Simpson County, South central Hinds County, and Copiah County in Mississippi. Specific locations include Crystal Springs, Glancy, Hazlehurst, Hopewell, Martinsville, Georgetown, Harrisville, Rockport, and Union.
What You Should Do
Remain alert for a possible tornado, as tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once to the basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure. For protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
The severe thunderstorms are expected to produce 60 mph wind gusts and hail up to 0.75 inches, based on radar indications. These conditions could result in damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 2:28 AM CDT and will expire at 3:15 AM CDT on April 25, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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