Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Madison and Yazoo Counties in Central Mississippi

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of central Mississippi. The alert was issued at 3:45 PM CST and is effective until 4:30 PM CST on March 7, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions:

• Eastern Yazoo County in central Mississippi
• Madison County in central Mississippi

At 3:45 PM CST, the storm was located near Way, or 9 miles north of Canton, moving northeast at 30 mph. Specific locations in the path include Vaughan and Way (3:50 PM), Cameron (4:00 PM), and Camden (4:05 PM).

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 warning has expired.

Expected Conditions

Radar indicates the following hazards associated with this storm:

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected. Wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees is likely.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail is possible, which may result in damage to vehicles.

Timeline

• Effective Time: 3:45 PM CST, March 7
• Expiration Time: 4:30 PM CST, March 7
• Storm Movement: Moving northeast at 30 mph.