Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Jones 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 7:38PM CDT until August 19 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
At 737 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Laurel, moving east 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... Laurel, Ellisville, Sandersville, Soso, Mill Creek, Tuckers Crossing, and Hebron.
Effective August 19, 2026 at 8:38 PM ET · Expires August 19, 2026 at 9:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Jackson MS
Expires
August 19, 2026 at 9:15 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute 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 Jones 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 (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 19, 2026 at 9:15 PM ET.
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