Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Hinds, Madison, and Rankin Counties in Central Mississippi

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. The alert was issued at 4:19 PM CST and remains in effect until 5:00 PM CST on March 7, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following regions in central Mississippi:

• Hinds County
• Northern Rankin County
• Southern Madison County

Impacted locations include Jackson, Clinton, Pearl, Madison, Ridgeland, Brandon, Canton, Flowood, Gluckstadt, Raymond, Flora, Edwards, Bolton, Learned, Pocahontas, Farmhaven, Goshen Springs, Brownsville, Sharon, and Pisgah.

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

According to radar indications, the primary hazards associated with this storm include:

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch), which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.

Timeline

The warning is effective from 4:19 PM CST until 5:00 PM CST. At the time of the alert, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Edwards to near Gluckstadt, moving north at approximately 5 mph.