Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Multiple Counties in South Central and Southeastern Mississippi
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Covington, Jefferson Davis, Lamar, and Marion counties until 1:45 AM CST, with 60 mph wind gusts expected.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of south central and southeastern Mississippi. The alert was issued at 12:25 AM CST and remains in effect until 1:45 AM CST on February 15, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following counties in Mississippi:
- Marion County (South central Mississippi)
- Covington County (Southeastern Mississippi)
- Lamar County (Southeastern Mississippi)
- Jefferson Davis County (South central Mississippi)
Specific locations in the path of the storm include Prentiss, Goss, Holly Springs, Progress, Society Hill, Morgantown, Clem, Bunker Hill, Carson, Bassfield, Lone Star, Mount Olive, Collins, and Seminary.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should remain alert for a possible tornado, as tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once into a basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: Radar indicates wind gusts of up to 60 mph.
- Hail: Hail size is estimated up to 0.75 inches.
- Movement: Severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Wanilla to near Arm to near Holly Springs, moving northeast at 70 mph.
- Impacts: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 12:25 AM CST until 1:45 AM CST on February 15, 2026. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for south central, central, and southeastern Mississippi until 5:00 AM CST.
Source: NOAA Official Notice