Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Benton County, Mississippi
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 17 at 6:25PM CDT until August 17 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened. moved out of the warned area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, heavy rain is still possible with this thunderstorm.
Effective August 17, 2026 at 7:25 PM ET · Expires August 17, 2026 at 7:35 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Memphis TN
Expires
August 17, 2026 at 7:35 PM ET
Last Checked
12 minutes ago
Also In Effect For
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Benton County, Mississippi?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (12 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 17, 2026 at 7:35 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Benton County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Benton County, Mississippi as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Tippah County.