Tornado Warning Issued for Southern Marion County, Mississippi Until 9:45 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 a Tornado Warning for southern Marion County as radar-indicated rotation moves through the area. Residents are urged to seek shelter immediately.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- South Central Mississippi
- Issued
- April 6, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in South Central Mississippi.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Jackson MS has issued a Tornado Warning for southern Marion County in south central Mississippi. The alert is effective immediately and remains in place until 9:45 PM CDT on March 11, 2026.
Affected Areas
This warning specifically impacts southern Marion County. The dangerous storms are expected to be near the following locations:
- Columbia: Around 8:45 PM CDT
- Pickwick: Around 8:50 PM CDT
- Pine Burr: Around 9:05 PM CDT
- Sandy Hook: Around 9:10 PM CDT
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. Residents in mobile homes should be aware that these structures may be damaged or destroyed.
Expected Conditions
At 8:40 PM CDT, a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes was located along a line extending from near Kokomo to near Tylertown, moving east at 25 mph.
- Hazard: Tornado
- Source: Radar indicated rotation
- Impact: Flying debris will be dangerous to those without shelter. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is expected, and tree damage is likely. Hail size up to .75 inches is possible.
Timeline
The warning was issued at 8:41 PM CDT and is scheduled to expire at 9:45 PM CDT on March 11, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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