Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Grenada, Webster, and Montgomery Counties in Mississippi

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (NWS/NOAA alert type SVW). The alert was issued at 4:56 PM CDT following radar-indicated storm activity in the region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in north central Mississippi:

• Grenada County
• Northwestern Webster County
• North central Montgomery County

Specific locations in the path of the storm include Grenada (expected around 5:00 PM CDT), Gore Springs (around 5:10 PM CDT), and Misterton (around 5:15 PM CDT).

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. Residents should seek shelter to avoid potential injury from flying debris or falling trees.

Expected Conditions

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch) is possible, which can cause significant damage to vehicles.
• Storm Movement: At 4:56 PM CDT, the severe thunderstorm was located over Bew Springs, or near Grenada, moving east at 45 mph.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of 4:56 PM CDT on March 9, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 6:00 PM CDT.