Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Leflore and Sunflower Counties in 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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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for northeastern Sunflower and northern Leflore counties until 8:45 PM CST, with hazards including 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northwestern 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 Northwestern Mississippi.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of northwestern and north-central Mississippi. The alert was issued at 8:20 PM CST following radar-indicated activity in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions:
- Northeastern Sunflower County in northwestern Mississippi
- Northern Leflore County in north-central Mississippi
At 8:20 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Drew, or near Ruleville, moving southeast at 30 mph. The storm is expected to be near Minter City around 8:30 PM CST and Schlater around 8:35 PM CST.
Expected Conditions
According to radar indications, the following conditions are expected:
- Wind: Gusts reaching up to 60 mph, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Quarter-size hail (up to 1.00 inch) is possible, which can cause damage to vehicles.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should stay away from windows and remain indoors until the storm has passed the area.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately as of 8:20 PM CST and is scheduled to expire at 8:45 PM CST on February 26, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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