Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 28 at 10:45PM CDT until April 28 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 8:45pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1044 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Fulton to near Houston, moving southeast at 55
mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Tupelo, Amory, Aberdeen, Fulton, Houston, Verona, Okolona, Tombigbee
State Park, Shannon, Plantersville, Mantachie, Smithville, Tremont,
Prairie, Fairview, New Salem, New Wren, Trebloc, Evergreen, and
Pyland.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 91
and 117.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for northeastern
Mississippi.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
storm shelter or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Chickasaw, MS; Itawamba, MS; Lee, MS; Monroe, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov