Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Covington, Jefferson Davis, Lamar, and Marion Counties in Mississippi
This alert is no longer in effect.
NOAA issued it on May 15, 2026, 3 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 until 4:00 AM CDT, with hazards including quarter-sized hail and winds up to 50 MPH.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Mississippi
- Issued
- May 15, 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 Southeastern Mississippi.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Mississippi
Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Jackson, MS. It is effective immediately.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Northeastern Marion County, South central Covington County, Northern Lamar County, and Southeastern Jefferson Davis County in Mississippi. Specific locations mentioned include Columbia, Improve, Hattiesburg, Sumrall, and Oak Grove.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include quarter size hail (1.00 inch) and winds up to 50 MPH. Damage to vehicles is expected, as indicated by radar.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 3:18 AM CDT on May 7, 2026, until 4:00 AM CDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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