Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Tishomingo County, MS

Source: NOAA · Northeastern 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 central Tishomingo County until 5:45 PM CST, warning of 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
Northeastern Mississippi
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Memphis TN

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 Northeastern Mississippi.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central Tishomingo County in northeastern Mississippi. The alert was issued at 5:15 PM CST after radar indicated a severe storm capable of producing damaging winds and hail.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts central Tishomingo County. Locations in the path of the storm include:

  • Iuka
  • Tishomingo
  • Midway
  • Paden
  • Oldham
  • Mingo
  • Holcut
  • Petertown
  • Carter Branch

At the time of the alert, the storm was located near Midway, or near Tishomingo State Park, moving east at 30 mph.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should stay away from windows and remain indoors until the warning has expired.

Expected Conditions

  • Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
  • Hail: Quarter-size hail is possible, with damage to vehicles expected.
  • Movement: The storm is tracking east at approximately 30 mph.

Timeline

The warning is effective immediately as of 5:15 PM CST on February 26, 2026. The alert is currently scheduled to expire at 5:45 PM CST.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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