Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of Southwest Mississippi and Northeast Louisiana

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Jackson, MS, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of northeastern Louisiana and southwestern Mississippi. The warning is effective as of 3:12 PM CDT and is set to expire at 4:15 PM CDT on March 9, 2026.

Affected Areas

The following geographic regions are included in the warning area:

• Northeastern Louisiana: Southwestern Tensas Parish and Northeastern Concordia Parish.
• Southwestern Mississippi: Southwestern Claiborne County, Jefferson County, Northwestern Franklin County, and Adams County.

Specific locations expected to be impacted include Spokane, Waterproof, Church Hill, Fayette, Stampley, Lorman, and McNair.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Residents should also remain alert for the possibility of a tornado, as they can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once to a basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure.

Expected Conditions

At 3:12 PM CDT, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located over Spokane, or 9 miles northeast of Ferriday, moving east at 25 mph.

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected.
• Hail: Nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches) is possible.
• Impacts: Residents should expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect from 3:12 PM CDT until 4:15 PM CDT on Monday, March 9, 2026.