Tornado Warning Issued for Southern Marion County, Mississippi Until 9:45 PM CDT

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Jackson MS has issued a Tornado Warning for southern Marion County in south central Mississippi. The alert is effective immediately and remains in place until 9:45 PM CDT on March 11, 2026.

Affected Areas

This warning specifically impacts southern Marion County. The dangerous storms are expected to be near the following locations:

• Columbia: Around 8:45 PM CDT
• Pickwick: Around 8:50 PM CDT
• Pine Burr: Around 9:05 PM CDT
• Sandy Hook: Around 9:10 PM CDT

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 and protect yourself from flying debris. Residents in mobile homes should be aware that these structures may be damaged or destroyed.

Expected Conditions

At 8:40 PM CDT, a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes was located along a line extending from near Kokomo to near Tylertown, moving east at 25 mph.

• Hazard: Tornado
• Source: Radar indicated rotation
• Impact: Flying debris will be dangerous to those without shelter. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is expected, and tree damage is likely. Hail size up to .75 inches is possible.

Timeline

The warning was issued at 8:41 PM CDT and is scheduled to expire at 9:45 PM CDT on March 11, 2026.