Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Northwestern Mississippi Counties Through 8:30 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for several northwestern Mississippi counties, including Southaven and Olive Branch, as 60 mph winds and hail move through the region.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northwestern Mississippi
- Issued
- April 4, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Memphis TN
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 Northwestern Mississippi.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for multiple counties in northwestern Mississippi. This alert was issued at 7:52 PM CDT following radar-indicated severe weather moving through the area.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions in northwestern Mississippi:
- DeSoto County
- Marshall County
- Tate County
- Northwestern Lafayette County
- Eastern Tunica County
- Northern Quitman County
- Northern Panola County
Impacted locations include Southaven, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, Hernando, Senatobia, Holly Springs, Memphis, Sardis, Coldwater, Byhalia, Como, Walls, Crenshaw, Sledge, Lake Cormorant, Strayhorn, Red Banks, and Laws Hill. This also affects Interstate 22 between mile markers 1 and 40, and Interstate 55 between mile markers 252 and 292.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building for protection. Remain alert for the possibility of a tornado, as they can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If a tornado is spotted, move immediately to a storm shelter or a small central room.
Expected Conditions
- 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.
- Storm Movement: As of 7:51 PM CDT, storms were located along a line extending from Lynchburg to near Strayhorn, moving east at 60 mph.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately and is set to expire at 8:30 PM CDT on March 15. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for the broader region until 11:00 PM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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