Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeastern Lowndes County, Mississippi
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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 southeastern Lowndes County, including Columbus, effective until 5:45 PM CST due to 60 mph winds and hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Lowndes County, 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 Lowndes County, Mississippi.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Lowndes County in northeastern Mississippi. The alert was issued at 5:12 PM CST following radar indications of a severe weather system.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts southeastern Lowndes County. At the time of the alert, the severe thunderstorm was located over Columbus, moving southeast at a speed of 50 mph.
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. Stay away from windows and remain indoors until the storm has passed.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: Gusts of up to 60 mph are expected. Residents should prepare for potential wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Quarter-size hail is anticipated. This hazard is expected to cause damage to vehicles parked outdoors.
- Timing: The storm was tracked near Columbus around 5:15 PM CST.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately as of 5:12 PM CST on February 26, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 5:45 PM CST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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