Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Franklin and Jefferson Counties, Mississippi

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of southwestern Mississippi. This alert was issued at 6:47 PM CDT following radar-indicated severe weather in the region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Southern Jefferson County in southwestern Mississippi
• Franklin County in southwestern Mississippi

Specific locations in the path of the storm include Roxie, Garden City, Hamburg, Stampley, Mcnair, Fayette, Kirby, Meadville, Bude, New Hope, Union Church, Little Springs, and Mccall Creek.

What You Should Do

For your protection, residents in the warned area should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. Shelter should be taken to avoid potential hazards from wind and debris.

Expected Conditions

• Wind: Wind gusts of up to 60 mph are expected.
• Impact: Radar indicates that these wind speeds may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Storm Movement: At 6:47 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Stampley to near Kingston, moving east at 40 mph.
• Hail: Radar indicates potential hail size up to .75 inches.

Timeline

The warning is effective immediately as of 6:47 PM CDT and is currently scheduled to expire at 7:45 PM CDT on March 11, 2026.