Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeast Arkansas and Northwest Mississippi

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Jackson, MS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of southeastern Arkansas and northwestern Mississippi. This alert is based on radar-indicated conditions and is effective until 9:00 PM CDT.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following regions:

• Southeastern Arkansas: Southern Chicot County
• Northwestern Mississippi: Washington County and Southern Sunflower County
• North Central Mississippi: Northern Leflore County

Impacted locations include Indianola, Hollandale, Lake Village, Moorhead, Eudora, Sunflower, Inverness, Arcola, Schlater, Glen Allan, Doddsville, Darlove, Wayside, Estill, Avon, Tribbett, Chicot Junction, Holly Ridge, and Blaine.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should remain alert for changing weather conditions and seek shelter immediately if the storm approaches. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect until 11:00 PM CDT for southeastern Arkansas and central, north central, and northwestern Mississippi.

Expected Conditions

At 7:55 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Shaw to near Kilbourne, moving east at 40 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 lead to vehicle damage.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 7:55 PM CDT until 9:00 PM CDT on March 15, 2026.