Tornado Warning Issued for Northern Wayne County, Mississippi Until 10:30 PM CDT
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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 northern Wayne County as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado moves through the region.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Mississippi
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Mobile AL
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 Southeastern Mississippi.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Mobile, Alabama, has issued a Tornado Warning for northern Wayne County in southeastern Mississippi. The warning was issued after radar indicated rotation within a severe thunderstorm.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts northern Wayne County. At 9:48 PM CDT, the storm was located over Mill Creek, approximately 13 miles east of Laurel, moving east at 45 mph. The National Weather Service notes that this tornadic thunderstorm will remain primarily over rural areas of northern Wayne County.
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. Stay away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter immediately to protect yourself from flying debris.
Expected Conditions
- Hazard: Tornado
- Source: Radar indicated rotation
- Impacts: Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur, and tree damage is likely.
- Hail: Hail up to .75 inches is possible.
- Storm Motion: Moving east at 45 mph.
Timeline
The Tornado Warning is effective as of 9:49 PM CDT on March 11 and is currently scheduled to expire at 10:30 PM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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