Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Tunica 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 4:32PM CDT until August 17 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
SVRMEG The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... South central Crittenden County in eastern Arkansas... DeSoto County in northwestern Mississippi... Western Marshall County in northwestern Mississippi... Northeastern Tunica County in northwestern Mississippi... Tate County in northwestern Mississippi... Southern Shelby County in west Tennessee... * Until 530 PM CDT. * At 432 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Arkabutla, or 9 miles southwest of Hernando, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Southaven, Collierville, Germantown, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, Hernando, Senatobia, T O Fuller State Park, Memphis, Coldwater, Byhalia, Walls, Horseshoe Lake, Lake Cormorant, Southwest Memphis, Strayhorn, Eudora, Whitehaven, Lewisburg, and Arkabutla. This includes the following highways... Interstate 22 in Missi
Effective August 17, 2026 at 5:32 PM ET · Expires August 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Memphis TN
Expires
August 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET
Last Checked
36 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Tunica 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 (36 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Tunica County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Crittenden County.