Tornado Warning 14, NWS Jackson, MS

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1250 AM CST Sun Feb 15 2026

MSC031-065-091-150730-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260215T0730Z/
Marion MS-Covington MS-Jefferson Davis MS-
1250 AM CST Sun Feb 15 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM CST FOR NORTH
CENTRAL MARION...COVINGTON AND EASTERN JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTIES...

At 1250 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located over Lone Star, or 8
miles east of Prentiss, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

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 tornado will be near...
  Collins and Mount Olive around 1255 AM CST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3137 8990 3161 8984 3178 8967 3180 8940
      3150 8940
TIME...MOT...LOC 0650Z 225DEG 46KT 3160 8972 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

SAS

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
103 AM CST Sun Feb 15 2026

MSC091-150713-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260215T0730Z/
Marion MS-
103 AM CST Sun Feb 15 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL MARION COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CST for south central,
central and southeastern Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3164 8968 3178 8967 3180 8940 3150 8940
      3143 8967 3143 8968
TIME...MOT...LOC 0703Z 228DEG 50KT 3169 8955 

$$

MSC031-065-150730-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260215T0730Z/
Covington MS-Jefferson Davis MS-
103 AM CST Sun Feb 15 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM CST FOR COVINGTON
AND SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTIES...

At 103 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Collins, moving northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
Covington and southeastern Jefferson Davis Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3164 8968 3178 8967 3180 8940 3150 8940
      3143 8967 3143 8968
TIME...MOT...LOC 0703Z 228DEG 50KT 3169 8955 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

SAS

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
110 AM CST Sun Feb 15 2026

MSC065-150720-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260215T0730Z/
Jefferson Davis MS-
110 AM CST Sun Feb 15 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CST for south central,
central and southeastern Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3151 8959 3154 8960 3156 8964 3157 8968
      3178 8967 3180 8940 3150 8940 3145 8959
TIME...MOT...LOC 0710Z 223DEG 47KT 3172 8954 

$$

MSC031-150730-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260215T0730Z/
Covington MS-
110 AM CST Sun Feb 15 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM CST FOR COVINGTON
COUNTY...

At 110 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Collins, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Collins, Mount Olive, and Seminary.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3151 8959 3154 8960 3156 8964 3157 8968
      3178 8967 3180 8940 3150 8940 3145 8959
TIME...MOT...LOC 0710Z 223DEG 47KT 3172 8954 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

SAS

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
115 AM CST Sun Feb 15 2026

MSC031-150730-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260215T0730Z/
Covington MS-
115 AM CST Sun Feb 15 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN COVINGTON COUNTY...

At 114 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles southwest of Taylorsville, or 7 miles north of
Collins, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Covington County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3167 8955 3178 8962 3180 8940 3160 8940
      3160 8951
TIME...MOT...LOC 0714Z 221DEG 38KT 3174 8951 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

SAS

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
116 AM CST Sun Feb 15 2026

MSC031-150730-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260215T0730Z/
Covington MS-
116 AM CST Sun Feb 15 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN COVINGTON COUNTY...

At 116 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Taylorsville, or
9 miles northeast of Collins, moving northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Covington County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3167 8955 3178 8962 3180 8940 3160 8940
      3160 8951
TIME...MOT...LOC 0716Z 225DEG 52KT 3177 8948 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

SAS

Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Jackson MS
752 PM CST Sat Feb 14 2026

...New MESOSCALE UPDATE, AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...

  - A line of thunderstorms will move across the region late this
    evening into early Sunday morning.

  - There is a marginal to slight risk for severe storms over
    portions of Central and South Mississippi and Northeast
    Louisiana.

  - Temperatures will remain above normal through next week.

&&

.MESOSCALE UPDATE...
Issued at 752 PM CST Sat Feb 14 2026

Rest of this evening...

Water vapor imagery indicates upper low over the Red River Valley
that is progged to swing eastward and help a stout surface low
and frontal system to sweep across the area tonight. A robust
squall line is ongoing in the ArkLaTex and should move into the
western portions of the area just before 10PM. With the highly
sheared and weak unstable environment (HSLC or high shear/low
CAPE), combined with strong ascent, these environments typically
support QLCS that are efficient at damaging wind gusts and
mesovortex production. With nearly 40-50kts southwesterly low-
level mean bulk shear and 300-400 m2/s2 storm relative helicity
(SRH), east-northeast orthogonal motion in north-south oriented
bowing segments will be most favorable. This potential wanes
further to the east-southeast, but a faster propagation and such
strong shear will usually overcome some of the lacking
thermo features. A tornado watch was issued through 2AM for areas
along and west of the Interstate 55 corridor and along the
Interstate 20 corridor in MS and into northeast LA. There will
likely be potential for additional watches and those will be
assessed into the overnight hours.

The "Slight" risk area (Level 2 out of 5) has been adjusted
further eastward into the Pine Belt and Interstate 59 corridor to
account for this faster propagation. In addition, HWO graphics
were adjusted to account for earlier onset time from 9PM to 1AM in
the west, midnight to 3AM in central MS and Interstate 55 corridor
and 2AM to 6AM in Interstate 59 to Highway 45 corridors. Flash
flooding doesn't remain a concern as antecedent conditions aren't
supportive. Brief heavy downpours will accompany these severe
storms. Even though the severe storm threat will have ended, there
is still some concern that a sting jet like feature tied to the
surface low may develop into Sunday morning over the Delta and north
of I-20. If this feature occurs, there could be gusts in excess of
40 mph. Recent runs of the HRRR still indicate that potential, so
something to watch. Updates were shipped out earlier. /DC/

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 258 PM CST Sat Feb 14 2026

Through Sunday: A vigorous shortwave trough is crossing the
Southern Plains today, and it will continue to track quickly
eastward across the Lower Mississippi Valley region tonight in
the progressive upper level pattern. A low pressure system
associated with the trough will bring a squall line across the
forecast area later tonight with threats continuing to be mostly
focused on areas south of the I-20 corridor. Given the highly
sheared and weakly unstable environment with strong forcing,
damaging wind gusts will be the primary threat along with a few
brief tornadoes.

Both the "Slight" risk and "Marginal" risk areas (Level 2 out of
5) have remained about the same since early this morning, and no
model guidance today suggests anything different Brief heavy
downpours will also accompany the storms tonight but considering
the antecedent condition of the soils and the progressive nature
of the event, flash flooding is not a concern. Even though the
severe storm threat will have ended, there is still some concern
that a sting jet like feature tied to the surface low may develop
into Sunday morning over the Delta and north of I-20. If this
feature occurs, there could be gusts in excess of 40 mph.

The light rain will gradually taper off from the west Sunday as
the upper level low shifts east of Mississippi but it will take
until the evening before the precipitation ends over our eastern
most zones. Despite the slightly cooler temperatures associated
with low pressure system moving across our CWA, temperatures will
remain above normal Sunday. /22/EC/

Next week...

In the wake of the low this weekend, weather will be quiet under
reinforced ridging. Above normal temperatures will be maintained
with highs in the upper 70s, even low 80s by late week and lows in
the 50s. The ridge begins to flatten and break down late next week
ahead of our next shortwave and cold front, which will bring a
return of rain chances by next weekend. Instability with this system
looks questionable at this time, but there remains a bit of
disagreement in the guidance and the overall wavy pattern bears
watching./SAS/

&&

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 752 PM CST Sat Feb 14 2026

VFR conditions exists across most areas, but some MVFR stratus is
building into HBG and PIB currently. Expect a lowering of ceilings
to MVFR across most TAF sites preceding a convective squall line
sweeping from west to east across the area overnight. Onset is
typically around 15/06Z along MS River to HEZ, 15/07-08Z in
Interstate 55 corridor near HKS, JAN and 15/09-11Z at HBG, PIB and
MEI. Some low-level wind shear and frequent gusts in excess of 40
to 50mph cannot be ruled out at TAF site with more robust
convection. Winds will gradually shift westerly then northerly in
the wake of the low pressure in northwest TAF sites. There may be
a brief improvement in ceilings but this will be short lived as
MVFR stratus will build down to IFR to LIFR in north to east TAF
sites (i.e. GWO, GTR, MEI) with accompanying light rain showers.
Lastly, some brief gusts in excess of 40mph not tied to the
storms may be possible between 15/12-18Z Sunday from the Delta and
potentially further east. /DC/

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Jackson       58  67  48  70 / 100  90   0   0
Meridian      57  67  48  71 / 100  90  10   0
Vicksburg     57  67  48  69 / 100  80   0   0
Hattiesburg   60  74  51  74 / 100  60  10   0
Natchez       57  70  49  71 / 100  50   0   0
Greenville    57  63  45  66 / 100  90   0   0
Greenwood     57  64  46  69 / 100  90   0   0

&&

.JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MS...None.
LA...None.
AR...None.
&&

DC/22/EC/SAS

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
944 PM CST Sat Feb 14 2026

LAZ023-024-150445-
Catahoula LA-Franklin LA-
944 PM CST Sat Feb 14 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT CATAHOULA AND FRANKLIN PARISHES
THROUGH 1045 PM CST...

At 944 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Clarks to 7 miles southwest of Walters.
Movement was east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Sherwood, Aimwell, Archie, Rosefield, and Manifest around 950 PM
  CST.
  Enterprise around 955 PM CST.
  Jonesville, Harrisonburg, and Wallace Ridge around 1000 PM CST.
  Jigger around 1010 PM CST.
  Wisner, Sicily Island, and Gilbert around 1015 PM CST.
  Lee Bayou around 1025 PM CST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CST for northeastern
Louisiana.

&&

LAT...LON 3193 9201 3193 9190 3213 9189 3224 9152
      3200 9150 3187 9158 3173 9154 3174 9168
      3163 9171 3163 9181 3149 9181 3144 9172
      3150 9185 3142 9185 3139 9178 3136 9186
      3128 9182 3130 9193 3123 9192 3122 9198
TIME...MOT...LOC 0344Z 257DEG 33KT 3199 9208 3150 9210

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

DB

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1143 PM CST Sat Feb 14 2026

MSZ048-054-150645-
Copiah MS-Hinds MS-
1143 PM CST Sat Feb 14 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN HINDS AND COPIAH
COUNTIES THROUGH 1245 AM CST...

At 1143 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Hermanville to near New Hope. Movement was
northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Utica, Carpenter, Allen, and Barlow around 1150 PM CST.
  Dentville around 1155 PM CST.
  Glancy around 1200 AM CST.
  Dry Grove around 1205 AM CST.
  Crystal Springs, Hazlehurst, Raymond, Wesson, Beauregard,
  Martinsville, and Gallman around 1210 AM CST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CST for central, south
central and southwestern Mississippi. A Tornado Watch also remains in
effect until 500 AM CST for south central and central Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3170 9073 3184 9073 3184 9072 3208 9072
      3225 9042 3182 9014 3180 9015 3179 9012
      3177 9011 3177 9013 3175 9012 3172 9023
      3170 9028
TIME...MOT...LOC 0543Z 236DEG 40KT 3201 9077 3156 9076

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

DB

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1233 AM CST Sun Feb 15 2026

MSZ048-049-054-055-063-150700-
Lawrence MS-Copiah MS-Hinds MS-Rankin MS-Simpson MS-
1233 AM CST Sun Feb 15 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT RANKIN...SIMPSON...LAWRENCE...
SOUTHEASTERN HINDS AND EASTERN COPIAH COUNTIES THROUGH 100 AM CST...

At 1233 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Raymond to near Oma. Movement was
northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Jackson, Byram, Terry, Georgetown, Hopewell, Whites, Rockport, and
  Union around 1240 AM CST.
  Richland, Florence, Shivers, and Harrisville around 1245 AM CST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CST for central
Mississippi. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 500 AM CST
for south central and central Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3135 9011 3135 9024 3172 9024 3173 9022
      3224 9045 3240 9024 3240 9007 3244 9007
      3248 9002 3251 8993 3258 8986 3259 8979
      3236 8973 3205 8973 3204 8966 3191 8965
      3176 8997 3139 8996 3140 9004 3133 9006
TIME...MOT...LOC 0633Z 230DEG 35KT 3220 9039 3174 9018

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

DB