Tornado Warning Issued for Amite and Wilkinson Counties in Southern Mississippi
The National Weather Service has issued an immediate Tornado Warning for parts of southern Mississippi as radar indicates a dangerous storm moving through the region.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Tornado Warning for portions of southern Mississippi. This alert is classified as an immediate threat with extreme severity, based on radar-indicated rotation within a severe thunderstorm.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions:
- Southeastern Wilkinson County in southern Mississippi
- Southwestern Amite County in southern Mississippi
At the time of the alert, the storm was located near Centreville, approximately 14 miles northwest of Clinton.
What You Should Do
TAKE COVER NOW! Residents in the warned area should immediately move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away from windows.
If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter to protect yourself from flying debris. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado before taking action. Additionally, because torrential rainfall is occurring, motorists are advised not to drive through flooded roadways.
Expected Conditions
- Hazards: Tornado and widespread significant straight-line wind damage.
- Source: Radar-indicated rotation.
- Movement: The storm is moving east at 50 mph.
- Hail: Potential for hail up to .75 inches.
- Impacts: Flying debris will be dangerous to those without shelter. Mobile homes are at risk of being damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is expected, and tree damage is likely.
Timeline
The Tornado Warning is effective from 10:54 PM CST on February 14, 2026, and is currently scheduled to expire at 11:45 PM CST. The storm was expected to be near Centreville around 11:00 PM CST.
Source: NOAA Official Notice