Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Webster and Clay Counties in Mississippi

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Webster County in north central Mississippi and west central Clay County in northeastern Mississippi. The alert was issued at 9:43 PM CDT and is effective until 10:30 PM CDT on March 15.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following geographic regions in Mississippi:

• Webster County (North central Mississippi)
• West central Clay County (Northeastern Mississippi)

Specific locations in the path of the storm include Eupora, Mathiston, Mantee, Pheba, Walthall, Bellefontaine, Cumberland, Embry, Montpelier, and Clarkson.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should also be aware that a Tornado Watch remains in effect until 11:00 PM CDT for central, north central, and northeastern Mississippi.

Expected Conditions

• Hazard: Wind gusts of up to 60 mph.
• Source: Radar indicated.
• Impact: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Current Position: At 9:43 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Embry, or 10 miles northwest of Eupora, moving east at 45 mph.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 10:30 PM CDT on March 15. The broader Tornado Watch for the region remains in effect until 11:00 PM CDT.