Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Eastern Arkansas and Northwestern Mississippi Until 8:45 PM

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Memphis TN has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of eastern Arkansas and northwestern Mississippi. The alert was issued at 7:58 PM CDT following radar indications of severe weather in the area.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following geographic regions:

• Eastern Arkansas: Southeastern Phillips County
• Northwestern Mississippi: Coahoma County, South central Tunica County, Northwestern Tallahatchie County, Quitman County, and Central Panola County

Specific locations in the path include Clarksdale, Batesville, John W Kyle State Park, Tutwiler, Marks, Sardis, Lambert, Jonestown, Friars Point, Crowder, Webb, Sledge, Sumner, Pope, Belen, Dublin, Pleasant Grove, Curtis Station, Vance, and Darling. The warning also covers Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 236 and 252.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warned area should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building for protection. Remain alert for the possibility of a tornado, as they can develop rapidly during severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, seek shelter immediately in a storm shelter or a small central room.

Expected Conditions

As of 7:56 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from near Crenshaw to Alligator, moving east at 40 mph.

• Wind: Gusts of up to 60 mph are expected.
• Hail: Nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches) is possible.
• Impact: Damage to roofs, siding, and trees is likely due to high winds.
• Tornado Threat: Radar indicates that a tornado is possible.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective until 8:45 PM CDT on March 15, 2026. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for eastern Arkansas and northwestern Mississippi until 11:00 PM CDT.