Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Newton 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 6:22PM CDT until August 19 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
SVRJAN The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Jasper County in east central Mississippi... Newton County in east central Mississippi... Eastern Simpson County in central Mississippi... Smith County in central Mississippi... Scott County in central Mississippi... * Until 715 PM CDT. * At 621 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Forest, and is nearly stationary. 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... Forest, Magee, Morton, Newton, Decatur, Bay Springs, Raleigh, Conehatta, Taylorsville, Hillsboro, Polkville, Heidelberg, Hickory, Mize, Chunky, Lake, Louin, Harperville, Montrose, and Sylvarena.
Effective August 19, 2026 at 7:22 PM ET · Expires August 19, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Jackson MS
Expires
August 19, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
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 Newton 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 (just now). It's set to expire August 19, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Newton County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Simpson County, Jasper County, Scott County, Smith County.