Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 28 at 10:15PM CDT until April 28 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 8:15pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
SVRJAN
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
East central Chicot County in southeastern Arkansas...
Southern Sunflower County in northwestern Mississippi...
Western Holmes County in central Mississippi...
Southern Leflore County in north central Mississippi...
Washington County in northwestern Mississippi...
Humphreys County in central Mississippi...
* Until 1100 PM CDT.
* At 1014 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Arcola, or
near Leland, moving east at 70 mph.
THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR Arcola, Isola, Hollandale and
Belzoni.
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Hollandale, Darlove, Estill, and Tribbett around 1020 PM CDT.
Inverness and Isola around 1025 PM CDT.
Belzoni around 1030 PM CDT.
Swiftown around 1035 PM CDT.
Tchula and Cruger around 1045 PM CDT.
Howard around 1050 PM CDT.
Instruction:
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move immediately to shelter inside a strong building. Stay
away from windows.
This is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION with tornado like wind
speeds expected. Mobile homes and high profile vehicles are
especially susceptible to winds of this magnitude and may be
overturned. For your protection move to an interior room on the
lowest floor of a building. This storm has the potential to cause
serious injury and significant property damage.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for central, north
central, northwestern and west central Mississippi.
Area Description:
Chicot, AR; Holmes, MS; Humphreys, MS; Leflore, MS; Sunflower, MS; Washington, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS