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

Source: NOAA · Southwest Mississippi and Northeast Louisiana

This alert is no longer in effect.

NOAA issued it on April 6, 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 60 mph wind gusts and nickel-sized hail is moving through portions of Louisiana and Mississippi, with a warning in effect until 4:15 PM CDT.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
Southwest Mississippi and Northeast Louisiana
Issued
April 6, 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 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.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
A severe thunderstorm capable of 60 mph wind gusts and nickel-sized hail is moving through portions of Louisiana and Mississippi, with a warning in effect until 4:15 PM CDT.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Southwest Mississippi and Northeast Louisiana. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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