A severe thunderstorm moved across a portion of northeast Mississippi.
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The episode as NWS JAN wrote it up.
A severe thunderstorm moved across a portion of northeast Mississippi.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Jackson, MS wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Apr 1, 12:26 PM CST, 1 hour 37 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Jackson MS
126 PM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026
...New DISCUSSION...
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Above normal warmth continues into the start of the weekend.
- Chances for rain each day, with a greater chance for showers
and storms this weekend as a cold front moves through.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 125 PM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026
Tonight through next Tuesday...Convection that's developed across
the forecast area this afternoon will gradually dissipate this
evening as daytime heating wanes. While severe storms are not
expected, a few of the more intense storms could produce some gusty
winds this afternoon, with some heavy downpours also possible. Low
stratus will again develop across the area during the overnight
hours into early Thursday morning. Some isolated showers will also
be possible around day break Thursday, as lows fall into the 60s.
A shortwave will attempt to push a weak frontal boundary into and
through the region Thursday night into early Friday morning. This
will bring some slightly better rain chances to the forecast area
both Thursday and Friday, particularly across western portions of
the CWA during peak heating hours. However, due to high pressure
hanging firmly in place across the region from the east, this system
will struggle to make any headway into the CWA. This will cause the
boundary to hang up just to our west, and essentially erode. In
addition to the increased rain chances Thursday, winds will also be
breezy across the area as well, due to the tightening pressure
gradient. By late morning and continuing through the afternoon,
winds will generally be sustained from the south around 15 mph,
gusting at times between 25-30 mph, especially across the Delta.
Over the weekend, a stronger shortwave will successfully swing
through the region dragging a cold front into and through the CWA
Saturday night into early Sunday morning. This will bring showers
and storms to the entire forecast area, particularly Saturday
afternoon and night. Some light showers will linger across the area
in the front's wake during the first half of Easter Sunday, but the
day currently does not look to be a washout.
A cool down will also exist across the area both Easter Sunday and
Monday as colder drier air advects into the region. Highs each day
will range from the middle 60s to lower 70s, with lows Sunday night
from the mid 40s to lower 50s and in the 40s areawide in Monday
night. Come Tuesday though, temperatures will once again be on the
rebound. /19/
&&
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1221 PM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026
Flight categories will continue to vary between VFR/MVFR status
this afternoon and evening, thanks to both clouds and isolated to
scattered convection across the area. While convection will
dissipate in the evening as daytime heating wanes, developing lows
stratus will again result in categories falling into the MVFR/IFR
range through Thursday morning. Winds today will remain from the
south between 8-13 knots, while gusting at times up around 20
knots. These will subside a bit this evening, but still remaining
southerly between 5-10 knots. /19/
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Jackson 64 83 65 84 / 0 40 10 20
Meridian 60 85 63 85 / 0 10 0 10
Vicksburg 66 83 66 84 / 10 60 10 50
Hattiesburg 64 86 65 85 / 10 20 10 20
Natchez 67 83 67 83 / 10 60 10 60
Greenville 67 83 68 84 / 10 50 20 40
Greenwood 67 84 67 86 / 0 30 30 20
&&
.JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MS...None.
LA...None.
AR...None.
&&
19Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
117 PM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026
MSZ058-011845-
Clarke MS-
117 PM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CLARKE COUNTY THROUGH 145 PM
CDT...
At 117 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
De Soto, or 7 miles south of Quitman, moving north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Quitman and De Soto around 120 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Hinton.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3196 8846 3189 8849 3185 8864 3183 8876
3183 8891 3210 8891 3211 8844
TIME...MOT...LOC 1817Z 188DEG 20KT 3194 8869
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
NFSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
209 PM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026
MSZ056-057-065-066-011945-
Smith MS-Jones MS-Covington MS-Jasper MS-
209 PM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN JASPER...
SOUTHEASTERN SMITH...NORTHEASTERN COVINGTON AND NORTHWESTERN JONES
COUNTIES THROUGH 245 PM CDT...
At 208 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Hebron, or 10 miles northwest of Ellisville,
moving north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Laurel, Ellisville, Collins, Taylorsville, Soso, Seminary, Moss, and
Hebron.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional
information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3179 8966 3180 8965 3188 8917 3158 8917
3155 8953
TIME...MOT...LOC 1908Z 174DEG 26KT 3168 8937
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
NFSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
221 PM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026
MSZ045-046-011945-
Kemper MS-Neshoba MS-
221 PM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN KEMPER AND
SOUTHEASTERN NESHOBA COUNTIES THROUGH 245 PM CDT...
At 221 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
House, or 11 miles northeast of Union, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Forestdale and Damascus around 225 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3258 8891 3258 8893 3267 8904 3282 8892
3265 8872
TIME...MOT...LOC 1921Z 231DEG 12KT 3266 8895
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
NFSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
233 PM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026
MSZ046-052-012015-
Kemper MS-Lauderdale MS-
233 PM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN KEMPER AND
NORTHWESTERN LAUDERDALE COUNTIES THROUGH 315 PM CDT...
At 233 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Prismatic, or 10 miles northwest of Meridian,
moving north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Meridian, Collinsville, Blackwater, Daleville, Damascus, Martin,
Liberty, and Prismatic.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3245 8866 3245 8891 3276 8891 3275 8857
TIME...MOT...LOC 1933Z 177DEG 21KT 3253 8877
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
NFSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
247 PM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026
MSZ030-031-012015-
Lowndes MS-Clay MS-
247 PM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN CLAY AND CENTRAL
LOWNDES COUNTIES THROUGH 315 PM CDT...
At 247 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Columbus, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Columbus, Waverly, and Columbus AFB around 255 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3345 8828 3336 8840 3345 8858 3368 8852
3367 8850 3367 8851 3366 8852 3365 8851
3366 8850 3367 8848 3360 8827
TIME...MOT...LOC 1947Z 208DEG 17KT 3347 8844
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
NFThe Columbus AFB radar (KGWX), 46 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 20:03 UTC.
2 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
A few trees and power lines were blown down in Columbus including on 5th and 6th Streets near 4th Avenue. An older warehouse building on 4th Street had portions of its tin roof peeled back.
A tree was blown down onto an outbuilding on Rocky Ridge Lane near Jolly Ridge Road and Oakridge Circle.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Mississippi in 2026Every state in 2026This day in weather historyWarnings in Mississippi, April 2026
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1335407, 1335414.