Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Multiple Mississippi Counties Through 10 PM
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of central and northwestern Mississippi as storms with 60 mph winds and nickel-sized hail move through the area.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central and Northwestern Mississippi
- Issued
- April 4, 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 and Northwestern Mississippi.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Jackson MS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (NWS/NOAA alert type SVW) for several counties in Mississippi. The warning is based on radar-indicated threats identified at 8:53 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions in Mississippi:
- Southern Sunflower County (Northwestern MS)
- Northwestern Holmes County (Central MS)
- Southeastern Washington County (Northwestern MS)
- Northwestern Issaquena County (West Central MS)
- Humphreys County (Central MS)
- Sharkey County (West Central MS)
Specific locations impacted include Indianola, Hollandale, Belzoni, Rolling Fork, Mayersville, Moorhead, Inverness, Anguilla, Isola, Arcola, Silver City, Glen Allan, Louise, Panther Burn, Grace, Delta City, Nitta Yuma, Darlove, Estill, and Midnight.
What You Should Do
For your protection, residents in the warned area should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect until 11:00 PM CDT for southeastern Arkansas, northeastern Louisiana, and central, north central, northwestern, and west central Mississippi.
Expected Conditions
Severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Inverness to near Glen Allan, moving east at 35 mph. Hazards include:
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches) is possible.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 8:53 PM CDT on March 15 until 10:00 PM CDT on March 15, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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