Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Lincoln and Lawrence Counties in South Central Mississippi

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for south central Mississippi. The alert was issued at 11:35 PM CST on February 14 and remains in effect until 12:45 AM CST on February 15.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following counties in south central Mississippi:

• Lincoln County
• Lawrence County

Specific locations in the path of the storm include West Lincoln, Center Point, and Vaughn (11:40 PM); Brookhaven and Bogue Chitto (11:45 PM); Enterprise (11:50 PM); East Lincoln (11:55 PM); Monticello and Sontag (12:10 AM); Robinwood and Wanilla (12:15 AM); and Silver Creek and Arm (12:20 AM).

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building for protection. Remain alert for the possibility of a tornado, as they can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If a tornado is spotted, go immediately to a basement or a small central room.

Expected Conditions

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected. Radar indicates a threat of damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Maximum hail size is estimated up to .75 inches.
• Storm Movement: At 11:35 PM CST, the severe thunderstorm was located near McCall Creek (13 miles east of Meadville), moving east at 45 mph.
• Additional Hazards: A tornado is considered possible with this cell.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately and will expire at 12:45 AM CST on February 15. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for central, south central, and southwestern Mississippi until 2:00 AM CST, with some areas under a watch until 5:00 AM CST.