Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Holmes 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 19 at 5:10PM CDT until August 19 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
SVRJAN The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Choctaw County in central Mississippi... Southeastern Holmes County in central Mississippi... Southeastern Carroll County in north central Mississippi... Attala County in central Mississippi... Southeastern Montgomery County in north central Mississippi... * Until 615 PM CDT. * At 510 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Hesterville, or 8 miles northwest of Kosciusko, moving southwest at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Kosciusko, Durant, Vaiden, Goodman, Weir, Ethel, West, French Camp, Mccool, Sallis, Newport, Franklin, Bowling Green, Hesterville, Poplar Creek, Possumneck, and Mcadams.
Effective August 19, 2026 at 6:10 PM ET · Expires August 19, 2026 at 7:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Jackson MS
Expires
August 19, 2026 at 7:15 PM ET
Last Checked
35 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Holmes 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 (35 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 19, 2026 at 7:15 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Holmes County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Holmes 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 Attala County, Carroll County, Montgomery County, Choctaw County.