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

Source: NOAA · North Central 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 north central Mississippi until 6:00 PM CDT, citing 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
North Central 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 North Central 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.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for north central Mississippi until 6:00 PM CDT, citing 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects North Central Mississippi. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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