Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for South Central Mississippi Counties Through 7 PM

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of south central Mississippi. This alert was issued at 6:16 PM CDT following radar indications of a severe weather system moving through the region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in south central Mississippi:

• Northwestern Marion County
• Southeastern Lincoln County
• Southern Lawrence County
• Southwestern Jefferson Davis County

Specific locations in the path of the storm include Jayess and Topeka (around 6:20 PM CDT), Robinwood (around 6:30 PM CDT), and Tilton (around 6:40 PM CDT).

What You Should Do

For your protection, residents in the warning area should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Avoid windows and remain indoors until the storm has passed.

Expected Conditions

At 6:15 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Ruth, or 13 miles southwest of Monticello, moving east at 20 mph. The primary hazards associated with this storm include:

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch), which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of 6:16 PM CDT on March 9. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 7:00 PM CDT on March 9.