Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeast Arkansas, Northeast Louisiana, and Northwest Mississippi
This alert is no longer in effect.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 producing 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail is moving through parts of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi until 2:45 PM CST.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Arkansas, Northeast Louisiana, and Northwest 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 Southeast Arkansas, Northeast Louisiana, and Northwest Mississippi.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Jackson, MS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of southeastern Arkansas, northeastern Louisiana, and northwestern Mississippi. The warning was triggered by radar-indicated conditions as of 1:41 PM CST.
Affected Areas
The following geographic regions are included in the warning area:
- Arkansas: Southern Chicot County and Southeastern Ashley County.
- Louisiana: Northeastern Morehouse Parish and North central West Carroll Parish.
- Mississippi: Southwestern Washington County.
Specific locations in the storm's path include Eudora (expected around 1:50 PM CST), Chicot Junction (around 1:55 PM CST), and Lake Village (around 2:10 PM CST).
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should seek shelter immediately to avoid potential injury from flying debris or falling trees.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected. This may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch) is possible, which can cause damage to vehicles.
- Storm Movement: At 1:41 PM CST, the severe thunderstorm was located near Kilbourne, or 11 miles north of Oak Grove, moving northeast at 30 mph.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately and is set to expire at 2:45 PM CST on March 7, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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