Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 28 at 11:18PM CDT until April 28 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 9:18pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
At 1118 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Etta to near Sardis, moving southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Oxford, New Albany, Holly Springs National Forest, John W Kyle State
Park, Como, Ecru, Cambridge, Harmontown, Bethlehem, Laws Hill, Barr,
Etta, Denmark, Pinedale, Thaxton, Myrtle, Abbeville, Shari, Keel, and
Esperanza.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 54 and 69.
Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 256 and 263.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for northeastern
and 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 these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Lafayette, MS; Marshall, MS; Panola, MS; Pontotoc, MS; Tate, MS; Union, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov