Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Pearl River 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 16 at 4:05PM CDT until August 16 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
SVRLIX The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Washington Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Northwestern Pearl River County in southern Mississippi... * Until 445 PM CDT. * At 405 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles east of Varnado, or 11 miles northwest of Poplarville, moving south at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Bogalusa, Varnado, and Crossroads.
Effective August 16, 2026 at 5:05 PM ET · Expires August 16, 2026 at 5:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS New Orleans LA
Expires
August 16, 2026 at 5:45 PM ET
Last Checked
2 hours ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning are occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Pearl River 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 (2 hours ago). It's set to expire August 16, 2026 at 5:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Pearl River County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Pearl River 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 Washington County.