Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Northeast Louisiana and West Central Mississippi Through 10:30 PM

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Jackson, MS, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of northeastern Louisiana and central/west central Mississippi. The warning is in effect until 10:30 PM CDT on March 15, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following regions:

• Louisiana: Southeastern East Carroll Parish, North central Tensas Parish, and Central Madison Parish.
• Mississippi: Warren County, Northeastern Claiborne County, Western Hinds County, and Southern Issaquena County.

Specific locations in the path of the storm include Tallulah and Afton (9:40 PM), Mound (9:45 PM), Vicksburg (9:50 PM), Bovina (10:00 PM), Redwood and Flowers (10:05 PM), and Edwards, Oak Ridge, and Youngton (10:10 PM). Other impacted areas include Delta and Richmond.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. Residents should remain indoors until the storm has passed to avoid hazards from falling trees, flying debris, or hail.

Expected Conditions

At 9:32 PM CDT, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located 7 miles south of Tendal (approximately 9 miles southwest of Tallulah), moving east at 55 mph.

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail is possible, which can cause damage to vehicles.

Timeline

The warning was issued at 9:32 PM CDT and is scheduled to expire at 10:30 PM CDT on March 15. Additionally, several Tornado Watches remain in effect for northeastern Louisiana and central/west central Mississippi through late tonight and early tomorrow morning.