Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Lee, Pontotoc, and Surrounding Counties in Mississippi

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for several counties in northeastern Mississippi. The alert was issued at 5:15 PM CDT following radar indication of a severe storm moving through the region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in northeastern Mississippi:

• Northeastern Chickasaw County
• Eastern Pontotoc County
• Southwestern Itawamba County
• Lee County
• Northwestern Monroe County

Specific locations impacted include Tupelo, Amory, Pontotoc, Fulton, Verona, Okolona, Trace State Park, Tombigbee State Park, Saltillo, Shannon, Plantersville, Mantachie, Troy, Furrs, Evergreen, Nettleton, Algoma, Abney, Endville, and Chiwapa. This warning also includes Interstate 22 in Mississippi between mile markers 78 and 105.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should also remain alert for a possible tornado, as they can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once to a storm shelter or a small central room in a sturdy structure.

Expected Conditions

According to radar indications, the following hazards are expected:

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch). Damage to vehicles is expected.
• Tornado Threat: The National Weather Service has noted that a tornado is possible with this system.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of 5:15 PM CDT and is scheduled to expire at 6:00 PM CDT on March 9, 2026. At 5:14 PM CDT, the severe thunderstorm was located over Furrs, or near Trace State Park, moving east at 40 mph.