Tornado Warning Issued for Northern Pike and Walthall Counties in Southern 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 an immediate Tornado Warning for parts of southern Mississippi, including McComb and Salem, effective until 9:00 PM CDT.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Mississippi
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS New Orleans
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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southern Mississippi.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in New Orleans LA has issued a Tornado Warning for northern Walthall County and northern Pike County in southern Mississippi. The alert was issued at 7:57 PM CDT and remains in effect until 9:00 PM CDT on March 11, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following regions in southern Mississippi:
- Northern Pike County
- Northern Walthall County
Specific locations in the path include McComb and Salem. The warning area also encompasses Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 14 and 24.
What You Should Do
TAKE COVER NOW! Residents in the affected area should move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building immediately. 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. This line of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage; do not wait to see or hear the tornado before taking action.
Expected Conditions
At 7:56 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight-line wind damage were located along a line extending from near Summit to McComb.
- Hazard: Tornado and damaging winds.
- Source: Radar indicated rotation.
- Impact: Flying debris will be dangerous to those without shelter. Mobile homes will likely be damaged or destroyed. Expect damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles, as well as significant tree damage.
- Hail: Potential for hail up to 0.75 inches.
Timeline
The Tornado Warning is effective until 9:00 PM CDT. The storm system is moving east at 40 mph. Estimated arrival times include:
- McComb: Around 8:00 PM CDT
- Salem: Around 8:20 PM CDT
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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