Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 28 at 11:24PM CDT until April 29 at 12:15AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 9:24pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
At 1123 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southwest
of Jumpertown, or 8 miles northwest of Baldwyn, moving east at 40
mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Booneville, New Albany, Fulton, Baldwyn, Iuka, Tishomingo State Park,
Saltillo, Guntown, Belmont, Mantachie, Burnsville, Jumpertown,
Tremont, Tishomingo, Thrashers, Fairview, Keownville, Midway, Pratts
Friendship, and Hinkle.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 52
and 68.
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:
Alcorn, MS; Itawamba, MS; Lee, MS; Prentiss, MS; Tishomingo, MS; Union, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov