Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Lincoln 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 20 at 7:44PM CDT until August 20 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
SVRJAN The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Lincoln County in south central Mississippi... Southern Copiah County in central Mississippi... * Until 845 PM CDT. * At 744 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Wesson, or near Brookhaven, moving southeast at 10 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... Brookhaven, Hazlehurst, Wesson, Beauregard, Loyd Star, Martinsville, and Glancy.
Effective August 20, 2026 at 8:44 PM ET · Expires August 20, 2026 at 9:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Jackson MS
Expires
August 20, 2026 at 9:45 PM ET
Last Checked
7 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 Lincoln 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 (7 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 20, 2026 at 9:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Lincoln County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Copiah County.