Severe Thunderstorm Warning for West Tennessee Counties Including Henderson and McNairy

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for several counties in West Tennessee. The alert was issued at 8:58 PM CDT and is currently scheduled to expire at 9:45 PM CDT on March 15, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in West Tennessee:

• Henderson County
• Eastern Hardeman County
• McNairy County
• Southeastern Madison County
• Chester County
• Central Decatur County

Specific locations impacted include Lexington, Henderson, Selmer, Parsons, Adamsville, Sardis, Silerton, Masseyville, Reagan, Blue Goose, Mifflin, Bargerton, Wildersville, Pocahontas, and Jacks Creek. The warning also encompasses Interstate 40 in Tennessee between mile markers 95 and 112, as well as Natchez Trace State Park, Natchez Trace State Forest, Chickasaw State Forest, Chickasaw State Park, and Big Hill Pond State Park.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should be prepared for potential damage to roofs, siding, and trees due to high winds.

Expected Conditions

At 8:57 PM CDT, radar indicated severe thunderstorms located along a line extending from Wildersville to near Pocahontas, moving east at 45 mph. The following hazards have been identified:

• Wind: Gusts of up to 60 mph are expected.
• Hail: Nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches) is possible.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately and will remain in place until 9:45 PM CDT. Residents should also note that a separate Tornado Watch remains in effect for West Tennessee until 11:00 PM CDT.