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Tornado Warning 21, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at Mar 11, 2026, 8:47 PM CDT for 4 counties in Mississippi. It was in force for 58 min. 27 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 11, 2026, 8:47 PM CDT (01:47 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 11, 2026, 9:45 PM CDT
- In force
- 58 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Covington County, MS, Forrest County, MS, Jones County, MS, Lamar County, MS
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 103 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:49 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 8:48 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Ene Lone Star, MS | Local law enforcement reported multiple trees down across west Covington MS. |
| Mar 11, 8:48 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Ene Lone Star, MS | Local law enforcement reported multiple trees down across west Covington MS. |
| Mar 11, 8:56 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | Collins, MS | Multiple trees down across central Covington County MS. |
| Mar 11, 8:56 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | Collins, MS | Multiple trees down across central Covington County MS. |
| Mar 11, 9:01 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Wsw Seminary, MS | Power lines downed along Dosh Rd. |
| Mar 11, 9:01 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Wsw Seminary, MS | Power lines downed along Dosh Rd. |
| Mar 11, 9:02 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 E Hickory Grove, MS | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 E Hickory Grove. Numerous trees were blown down between Foster Rd. and Stanley Rd, along with roof damage to a structure, and a trampoline thrown up into the trees. |
| Mar 11, 9:02 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 E Hickory Grove, MS | Numerous trees down between Foster Rd. and Stanley Rd, along with roof damage to a structure, and a trampoline thrown up into the trees. Possible tornado. |
| Mar 11, 9:10 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 S Hebron, MS | Tree downed on Morning Star Rd. |
| Mar 11, 9:10 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 S Hebron, MS | Tree downed on Morning Star Rd. |
| Mar 11, 9:10 PM CDT | TORNADO | 2 Nw Sanford, MS | An EF-1 tornado began just west of Okatoma Creek, uprooting several trees. The tornado continued northeast and ended just east of Old Highway 49, uprooting a few more trees. Estimated peak winds were 90 mph. Max width was 400 yards. Path length was 1.10 miles. |
| Mar 11, 9:12 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Sse Oloh, MS | Power line downed on Purvis Oloh Rd. |
| Mar 11, 9:12 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Sse Oloh, MS | Power line downed on Purvis Oloh Rd. |
| Mar 11, 9:20 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | Bellevue, MS | Multiple trees down around hwy 589 & hwy 98. |
| Mar 11, 9:20 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | Bellevue, MS | Multiple trees down around hwy 589 & hwy 98. |
| Mar 11, 9:25 PM CDT | TSTM WND GST 51 | 2 Sse Shelton, MS | Measured at Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport (KPIB). |
| Mar 11, 9:25 PM CDT | TSTM WND GST 51 | 2 Sse Shelton, MS | Measured at Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport (KPIB). |
| Mar 11, 9:27 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 W West Hattiesburg, MS | Widespread downed trees across northern and central Lamar County. |
| Mar 11, 9:27 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 W West Hattiesburg, MS | Widespread downed trees across northern and central Lamar County. |
| Mar 11, 9:28 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Se Ellisville, MS | Tree downed across Augusta Rd. |
| Mar 11, 9:28 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Se Ellisville, MS | Tree downed across Augusta Rd. |
| Mar 11, 9:33 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nnw Glade, MS | A storm spotter reported multiple trees down near Laurel MS. Hwy 15 is impassable due to fallen trees. Possible tornado. |
| Mar 11, 9:33 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nnw Glade, MS | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 NNW Glade. Multiple trees were blown down near Laurel MS. Hwy 15 was impassable due to fallen trees. |
| Mar 11, 9:33 PM CDT | TORNADO | 1 Ssw Glade, MS | An EF-1 tornado started west of MS Highway 15 where multiple trees were uprooted and snapped near near the intersection with Kings Lane. Off of Kings Ln. there was roof damage to two single story houses, and a metal shed was destroyed. The tornado proceeded ea |
| Mar 11, 9:37 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | Eastabuchie, MS | Several trees were snapped or uprooted in Eastabuchie, and a few outbuildings had roof damage. Peak winds were estimated to be 85 mph. |
| Mar 11, 9:38 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ne Hattiesburg, MS | Multiple trees and power lines downed across northern Forrest Co in the Hattiesburg, Petal, Macedonia, and Sunrise areas. |
| Mar 11, 9:38 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ne Hattiesburg, MS | Multiple trees and power lines downed across northern Forrest Co in the Hattiesburg, Petal, Macedonia, and Sunrise areas. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 6:56 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The text
As transmitted.
338
WFUS54 KJAN 120147
TORJAN
MSC031-035-067-073-120245-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0021.260312T0147Z-260312T0245Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
847 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Forrest County in southeastern Mississippi...
Covington County in southeastern Mississippi...
Northern Lamar County in southeastern Mississippi...
Jones County in southeastern Mississippi...
* Until 945 PM CDT.
* At 846 PM CDT, a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing
tornadoes was located along a line extending from near Lone Star
to Bassfield to Columbia, moving east at 50 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.
* These dangerous storms will be near...
Collins around 850 PM CDT.
Seminary around 855 PM CDT.
Sumrall around 900 PM CDT.
Hebron and Sanford around 905 PM CDT.
Hattiesburg and Soso around 910 PM CDT.
Rawls Springs around 915 PM CDT.
Laurel, Ellisville, Moselle, Eastabuchie, and Moss around 920 PM
CDT.
Sandersville and Tuckers Crossing around 930 PM CDT.
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 3118 8965 3143 8965 3144 8959 3151 8959
3155 8962 3161 8975 3169 8976 3180 8946
3183 8894 3182 8894 3174 8895 3143 8909
3143 8914 3131 8915 3117 8921
TIME...MOT...LOC 0146Z 250DEG 42KT 3168 8968 3151 8972 3127 8983
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
192 follow-up statements
901
WWUS54 KJAN 120207
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
907 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
MSC031-035-067-073-120245-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260312T0245Z/
Forrest MS-Covington MS-Lamar MS-Jones MS-
907 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
FORREST...EASTERN COVINGTON...NORTHERN LAMAR AND JONES COUNTIES...
At 907 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes
were located along a line extending from near Hebron to near Seminary
to near Sumrall, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Hattiesburg, Soso, Hebron, and Sanford around 910 PM CDT.
West Hattiesburg, Oak Grove, Rawls Springs, and Moselle around 915
PM CDT.
Laurel, Ellisville, Eastabuchie, and Moss around 920 PM CDT.
Petal around 925 PM CDT.
Sandersville, Tuckers Crossing, Sunrise, and Macedonia around 930
PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3118 8965 3137 8965 3144 8960 3144 8959
3146 8959 3151 8957 3167 8955 3180 8946
3183 8894 3182 8894 3174 8895 3143 8909
3143 8914 3131 8915 3117 8921
TIME...MOT...LOC 0207Z 265DEG 38KT 3175 8942 3158 8946 3134 8957
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
19891
WWUS54 KJAN 120231
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
931 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
MSC031-120241-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260312T0245Z/
Covington MS-
931 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN COVINGTON COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for southeastern
and east central Mississippi.
&&
LAT...LON 3118 8956 3143 8938 3163 8928 3182 8918
3183 8894 3182 8894 3174 8895 3143 8909
3143 8914 3131 8915 3117 8921
TIME...MOT...LOC 0231Z 250DEG 44KT 3184 8909 3167 8916 3143 8927
$$
MSC035-067-073-120245-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260312T0245Z/
Forrest MS-Lamar MS-Jones MS-
931 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
FORREST...NORTHEASTERN LAMAR AND JONES COUNTIES...
At 931 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes
were located along a line extending from near Sandersville to Laurel
to Eastabuchie, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Laurel, Sandersville, and Tuckers Crossing around 935 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3118 8956 3143 8938 3163 8928 3182 8918
3183 8894 3182 8894 3174 8895 3143 8909
3143 8914 3131 8915 3117 8921
TIME...MOT...LOC 0231Z 250DEG 44KT 3184 8909 3167 8916 3143 8927
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
19The office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 7:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Copiah, Lawrence, Lincoln, Simpson | 58 min |
| Mar 11, 7:53 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Lawrence, Lincoln | 39 min |
| Mar 11, 8:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Covington, Jefferson Davis, Lamar, Lawrence, Lincoln, Marion | 77 min |
| Mar 11, 8:20 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Marion | 55 min |
| Mar 11, 8:41 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Marion | 51 min |
| Mar 11, 9:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Forrest, Lamar | 61 min |
| Mar 11, 9:37 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Forrest, Jones | 28 min |
| Mar 11, 10:09 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Clarke | 27 min |
| Mar 12, 9:13 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Attala, Holmes | 48 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.