Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 15 at 9:58PM CDT until March 15 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 7:58pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 957 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Baldwyn to near Saltillo to near Verona, moving east
at 50 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile
homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Tupelo, Pontotoc, Fulton, Baldwyn, Verona, Trace State Park,
Tombigbee State Park, Saltillo, Guntown, Belmont, Plantersville,
Mantachie, Tremont, Fairview, New Harmony, Pratts Friendship, Troy,
New Salem, Sandy Springs, and Blair.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 70
and 117.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM 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:
Itawamba, MS; Lee, MS; Pontotoc, MS; Prentiss, MS; Tishomingo, MS; Union, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov