Tornado Warning Issued for Covington and Jefferson Davis Counties in Mississippi
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NOAA issued it on May 3, 2026, 3 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 Tornado Warning is in effect for Covington and Jefferson Davis counties in Mississippi until 11:15 PM CDT, with a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado and golf ball-sized hail.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Mississippi
- Issued
- May 3, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Jackson MS
Tornado warnings are short-window notices for the named area. The issuing office is the authority on whether the warning remains active or has been replaced.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeastern Mississippi.
Tornado Warning in Mississippi
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Tornado Warning, effective from 10:23 PM CDT until 11:15 PM CDT on April 24, 2026.
Affected Areas
This warning affects Southwestern Covington County and Southern Jefferson Davis County in Mississippi, including areas near Progress, Prentiss, Bassfield, Carson, and Melba.
What You Should Do
Take cover now! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include a tornado and golf ball size hail (1.75 inches). The storm is capable of causing flying debris, damage to mobile homes, roofs, windows, vehicles, and trees, based on radar indicated rotation.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 10:23 PM CDT to 11:15 PM CDT on April 24, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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