Tornado Warning Issued for Southeastern Mississippi Counties Until 9:45 PM CDT

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Tornado Warning (NWS Alert Code: TOW) for several counties in southeastern Mississippi. The warning is based on radar-indicated rotation within a line of severe thunderstorms.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in southeastern Mississippi:

• Covington County
• Jones County
• Northern Forrest County
• Northern Lamar County

Specific communities in the path of these storms include Collins, Seminary, Sumrall, Hebron, Sanford, Hattiesburg, Soso, Rawls Springs, Laurel, Ellisville, Moselle, Eastabuchie, Moss, Sandersville, and Tuckers Crossing.

What You Should Do

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid 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. Mobile homes are at high risk of being damaged or destroyed.

Expected Conditions

• Hazard: Tornado and severe thunderstorms.
• Source: Radar-indicated rotation.
• Impact: Flying debris will be dangerous to those without shelter. Expect damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. Significant tree damage is likely.
• Storm Movement: At 8:46 PM CDT, storms were located along a line extending from near Lone Star to Bassfield to Columbia, moving east at 50 mph.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of 8:47 PM CDT and is scheduled to expire at 9:45 PM CDT on March 11, 2026.

Estimated arrival times for specific locations:

• Collins: 8:50 PM CDT
• Seminary: 8:55 PM CDT
• Sumrall: 9:00 PM CDT
• Hattiesburg and Soso: 9:10 PM CDT
• Laurel and Ellisville: 9:20 PM CDT
• Sandersville: 9:30 PM CDT