Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Madison and Yazoo Counties in Central 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 Madison and Yazoo Counties until 4:30 PM CST, with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail expected.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- 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 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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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