Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Northeast Louisiana and West Central Mississippi Through 10:30 PM
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NOAA issued it on April 4, 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 capable of producing 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail is moving through parts of Louisiana and Mississippi, including Vicksburg and Tallulah.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast Louisiana and West Central 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 Northeast Louisiana and West Central Mississippi.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Jackson, MS, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of northeastern Louisiana and central/west central Mississippi. The warning is in effect until 10:30 PM CDT on March 15, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following regions:
- Louisiana: Southeastern East Carroll Parish, North central Tensas Parish, and Central Madison Parish.
- Mississippi: Warren County, Northeastern Claiborne County, Western Hinds County, and Southern Issaquena County.
Specific locations in the path of the storm include Tallulah and Afton (9:40 PM), Mound (9:45 PM), Vicksburg (9:50 PM), Bovina (10:00 PM), Redwood and Flowers (10:05 PM), and Edwards, Oak Ridge, and Youngton (10:10 PM). Other impacted areas include Delta and Richmond.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. Residents should remain indoors until the storm has passed to avoid hazards from falling trees, flying debris, or hail.
Expected Conditions
At 9:32 PM CDT, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located 7 miles south of Tendal (approximately 9 miles southwest of Tallulah), moving east at 55 mph.
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Quarter-size hail is possible, which can cause damage to vehicles.
Timeline
The warning was issued at 9:32 PM CDT and is scheduled to expire at 10:30 PM CDT on March 15. Additionally, several Tornado Watches remain in effect for northeastern Louisiana and central/west central Mississippi through late tonight and early tomorrow morning.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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