Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 28 at 10:56PM CDT until April 28 at 11:30PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 8:56pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
At 1056 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Darling, or 19
miles west of Batesville, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Oxford, Batesville, Water Valley, Holly Springs National Forest, John
W Kyle State Park, Marks, Sardis, Jonestown, Crenshaw, Sledge, Pope,
Darling, Pleasant Grove, Springdale, Curtis Station, Burgess,
Courtland, Coahoma, Taylor, and Lula.
This includes Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 234
and 255.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for northwestern
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Coahoma, MS; Lafayette, MS; Panola, MS; Quitman, MS; Tunica, MS; Yalobusha, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov