Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Franklin County, Mississippi
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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 Franklin County, MS, until 5:00 PM CDT, citing 60 mph wind gusts and nickel-size hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern 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 Southwestern Mississippi.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Franklin County in southwestern Mississippi. This alert is effective immediately following radar-indicated threats in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Franklin County. At 4:07 PM CDT, the storm was located near Garden City, or approximately 11 miles west of Meadville. The following locations are in the path of the storm:
- Roxie and Kirby: Around 4:10 PM CDT
- Meadville: Around 4:15 PM CDT
- Bude: Around 4:20 PM CDT
- New Hope: Around 4:35 PM CDT
- Little Springs: Around 4:40 PM CDT
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should seek shelter immediately to avoid potential injury from flying debris or falling trees.
Expected Conditions
Radar indicates the storm is capable of producing 60 mph wind gusts and nickel-size hail (up to 0.88 inches). Impact expectations include potential damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 4:07 PM CDT and is scheduled to expire at 5:00 PM CDT on March 9, 2026. The storm system is currently moving east at a speed of 25 mph.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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