Mississippi Tornado Warning | Effective 04/29/2026 12:59

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 29 at 2:59PM CDT until April 29 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 29, 2026 - 12:59pm
Expires: 
April 29, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
TORJAN The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Jasper County in east central Mississippi... Southwestern Clarke County in east central Mississippi... Northeastern Jones County in southeastern Mississippi... * Until 345 PM CDT. * At 259 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Vernon, or 12 miles southeast of Bay Springs, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * This dangerous storm will be near... Sandersville, Heidelberg, and Stafford Springs around 305 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description: 
Clarke, MS; Jasper, MS; Jones, MS
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS