Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for North Central Mississippi Counties Until 9:30 PM CDT

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of north central and central Mississippi. This alert was issued at 8:28 PM CDT following radar-indicated severe weather moving through the region.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following geographic regions:

• Leflore County
• Southeastern Sunflower County
• Northwestern Holmes County
• Western Carroll County
• Western Grenada County
• Northeastern Humphreys County

Specific locations expected to be affected include Greenwood, Itta Bena, Sunnyside, Quito, Minter City, Morgan City, Money, Swiftown, Sidon, Avalon, Teoc, Malmaison, Leflore, Jefferson, Holcomb, Carrollton, North Carrollton, Seven Pines, Bew Springs, Grenada, and Coila.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should stay away from windows and remain indoors until the warning has expired. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for central, north central, and northwestern Mississippi until 11:00 PM CDT.

Expected Conditions

• Wind: Gusts of up to 60 mph are expected. Wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees is likely.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail is anticipated, which may cause damage to vehicles.
• Storm Movement: As of 8:28 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Doddsville to near Itta Bena to near Inverness, moving east at 55 mph.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately and is set to expire at 9:30 PM CDT on March 15, 2026.