Tornado Warning Issued for Lincoln and Lawrence Counties in Mississippi Until 9:00 PM CDT
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for southeastern Lincoln and southern Lawrence counties as a dangerous storm moves east at 45 mph.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Jackson, MS, has issued a Tornado Warning for parts of south central Mississippi. The alert was issued at 7:53 PM CDT and is effective until 9:00 PM CDT on March 11, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Southeastern Lincoln County in south central Mississippi
- Southern Lawrence County in south central Mississippi
What You Should Do
TAKE COVER NOW! Residents in the warning area should move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter immediately to protect yourself from flying debris.
Expected Conditions
At 7:53 PM CDT, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado near Summit or McComb, moving east at 45 mph. Hazards include radar-indicated rotation and potential hail up to 0.75 inches.
Impacts include:
- Dangerous flying debris for those without shelter
- Damage or destruction of mobile homes
- Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles
- Likely tree damage
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 9:00 PM CDT. The storm is expected to reach the following locations at these approximate times:
- Jayess and Ruth: 8:00 PM CDT
- Topeka: 8:05 PM CDT
- Tilton: 8:15 PM CDT
- Oak Vale: 8:25 PM CDT
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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