Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for South Central Mississippi Counties Through 7 PM
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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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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Marion, Lincoln, Lawrence, and Jefferson Davis counties, with 60 mph winds and hail expected.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- South Central Mississippi
- 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 South Central Mississippi.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of south central Mississippi. This alert was issued at 6:16 PM CDT following radar indications of a severe weather system moving through the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions in south central Mississippi:
- Northwestern Marion County
- Southeastern Lincoln County
- Southern Lawrence County
- Southwestern Jefferson Davis County
Specific locations in the path of the storm include Jayess and Topeka (around 6:20 PM CDT), Robinwood (around 6:30 PM CDT), and Tilton (around 6:40 PM CDT).
What You Should Do
For your protection, residents in the warning area should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Avoid windows and remain indoors until the storm has passed.
Expected Conditions
At 6:15 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Ruth, or 13 miles southwest of Monticello, moving east at 20 mph. The primary hazards associated with this storm include:
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch), which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately as of 6:16 PM CDT on March 9. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 7:00 PM CDT on March 9.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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