Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Pontotoc 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 17 at 6:46PM CDT until August 17 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
At 646 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Tombigbee State Park, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Tupelo, Fulton, Baldwyn, Verona, Okolona, Tombigbee State Park, Trace State Park, Saltillo, Guntown, Shannon, Plantersville, Mantachie, Fairview, Pratts Friendship, Troy, Sandy Springs, New Wren, Blair, Furrs, and Evergreen. This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 78 and 109.
Effective August 17, 2026 at 7:46 PM ET · Expires August 17, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Memphis TN
Expires
August 17, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET
Last Checked
41 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 Pontotoc 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 (41 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 17, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET.
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