Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Lincoln and Lawrence Counties in South Central Mississippi
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Lincoln and Lawrence counties until 12:45 AM CST, with 60 mph wind gusts and possible tornadoes expected.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- South 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 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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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