Mississippi, 2026

Tornadoes and Damaging Winds in Mississippi, February 14 to 15, 2026

February 14 to 15, 2026 · NWS LIX · 10 events in 4 counties and zones

A line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed during the evening of February 14, 2026, ahead of a cold front and moved eastward across southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi overnight, maintaining organization as a QLCS with embedded circulations. The environment featured a moist and unstable airmass with increasing low-level shear, supporting the development of multiple brief…

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$627,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
10

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS LIX wrote it up.

A line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed during the evening of February 14, 2026, ahead of a cold front and moved eastward across southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi overnight, maintaining organization as a QLCS with embedded circulations. The environment featured a moist and unstable airmass with increasing low-level shear, supporting the development of multiple brief tornadoes and widespread damaging winds. The first impacts occurred across southwest Mississippi late in the evening where several EF-1 tornadoes caused numerous snapped and uprooted trees, downed powerlines, and minor structural damage. As the line progressed into southeast Louisiana between late evening and the early overnight hours, additional EF-0 and EF-1 tornadoes were confirmed across East Feliciana, Ascension, St. James, Tangipahoa, Washington, Lafourche, and St. Tammany Parishes, generally producing tree damage with localized impacts to homes and infrastructure, including roof damage, a flipped RV, and snapped power poles. Widespread straight-line winds accompanied the convective line, with gusts frequently reaching 50 to 60 mph, resulting in numerous reports of downed trees, broken limbs, minor structural damage, and isolated industrial impacts, including damage to a fiberglass cooling tower in Ascension Parish. The line continued east into coastal Mississippi during the early morning hours of February 15, producing additional brief tornadoes and wind damage, while marine observations across adjacent coastal waters recorded thunderstorm wind gusts generally between 35 and 45 knots with isolated higher values.

What forecasters said that day

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 New Orleans, LA wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Feb 14, 6:26 PM CST, 4 hours 28 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Updated at 600 PM CST Sat Feb 14 2026
  • Severe weather increasingly likely tonight. Main threats will be damaging winds (60+mph) and lightning. An embedded tornado or two cannot be ruled out.
  • Wind gusts may approach 30 mph tonight and into Sunday.
  • Warmer than average temperatures next week.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 14, 6:26 PM CST, 4 hours 28 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
626 PM CST Sat Feb 14 2026

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 600 PM CST Sat Feb 14 2026

- Severe weather increasingly likely tonight. Main threats will
  be damaging winds (60+mph) and lightning. An embedded tornado or
  two cannot be ruled out.

- Wind gusts may approach 30 mph tonight and into Sunday.

- Warmer than average temperatures next week.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(This afternoon through Monday night)
Issued at 1155 AM CST Sat Feb 14 2026

The primary forecast concern continues be the severe potential of
a quasi- linear convective line that will pass through the area
during the overnight hours. Fortunately, timing of this line has
high confidence as all of the various high resolution
convectively aided models indicate that the line will progress
through the CWA between about 11 pm and 6 am. The Baton Rouge
region is expected to be impacted between midnight and 2 am. New
Orleans impacts are most likely between 2 am and 4 am, and
Gulfport impacts are most likely between 4 am and 6am. Both ahead
of and behind this convective line, largely dry conditions are
forecast to occur. The only caveat is the potential for some cold
pool induced shower activity to develop during peak heating hours
Sunday afternoon in southwest Mississippi and far northern
portions of the Northshore as the primary upper level low transits
along the I-20 corridor.

Since the timing portion of the forecast is pretty well set, the
focus now turns to the severe potential with this line. The
biggest driver of our severe potential is a strong 850mb low level
jet that will form during the evening hours over the entire
region in advance of a developing pre-frontal trough axis. This
low level jet will peak in intensity between 03z and 09z at 60 to
70 knots. As this occurs, directional shear values will peak
around 300 m2/s2 in the lowest 3km of the atmosphere and speed
shear will increase to 40 to 50 knots. Thus, any deeper convection
that forms will not only have a tilted updraft allowing for
convection to persist longer, but the updrafts will also develop
meso-cyclonic rotation as they deepen. This will greatly enhance
the risk of bowing segments forming along the line, and these
bowing segments have the potential to produce strong damaging wind
gusts and brief tornadic spin ups. Now for the caveat that could
limit our severe potential substantially tonight, a lack of low
level instability. Although mid-level lapse rates increase to
around 6.0C/km, a lingering stable layer with temperatures near 60
degrees at the surface could inhibit most of the stronger winds
and tornadic rotation from reaching the surface tonight. Thus,
only the strongest rear inflow jet and meso-cyclonic rotations
associated with the deepest convection are likely to reach the
surface tonight. This will keep any severe events fairly isolated
tonight. If instability were more favorable, we would very likely
be in a severe risk category or two higher than the current
Slight risk from SPC.

Winds will also be gusty starting this evening and lasting
through tomorrow as the low pressure system passes through the
region. The winds will be strongest tonight as the low level jet
forms with occasional wind gusts to 30 mph expected. Tomorrow, in
the wake of the passing front, winds will turn more northwesterly
at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph. These winds will begin to
diminish by the late afternoon and evening hours tomorrow as a
broad surface high becomes more dominant over the area. By Monday,
clear skies and light winds beneath the surface ridge can be
expected. Temperatures will also not cool much as the airmass
moving into the area is Pacific based. Highs will remain warmer
than average in the upper 60s and lower 70s both tomorrow and
Monday and lows will only cool into the 50s.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Tuesday through Friday)
Issued at 1155 AM CST Sat Feb 14 2026

A deep layer ridge axis will remain over the area on Tuesday and
Wednesday. Skies will remain clear and temperatures will slowly
warm due to the increased subsidence over the region. Highs will
climb from the low to mid 70s on Tuesday into the mid to upper 70s
on Wednesday. A few inland locations may even warm into the lower
80s. As light onshore flow persists, dewpoints will also gradually
increase from the low 50s into the low 60s by Wednesday night.
Given the relatively high humidity values, clear skies, and strong
radiational cooling allowing for boundary layer decoupling to
occur, the risk of fog forming will increase from Tuesday to
Wednesday night.

The upper level pattern will transition to a more zonal flow
regime across the Gulf South on Thursday and Friday. A weak
impulse passing to the north of the region on Friday could push a
frontal boundary through the area. However, moisture will remain
fairly limited in the mid-levels with PWATS only peaking at around
1.1 to 1.2 inches. Thus, largely dry conditions will continue even
as the front moves through. At most, some widely scattered light
rain showers may develop in advance of the front on Friday.
Temperatures will also continue to warm as southerly flow advects
in warmer air from the central Gulf. Highs will easily climb into
the low to mid 80s on Thursday and again on Friday before the
front moves through. Dewpoints will be in the 60s, so lows will
only dip into the mid 60s Thursday night and fog may once again be
a concern for the area.

&&

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 626 PM CST Sat Feb 14 2026

A cold front will bring convection into the region overnight. This
quick moving line will enter the BTR area around midnight and move
eastward beyond the MS Gulf Coast by around 12-13z. With this line
westerly winds of 40kts+ will be likely and VIS/CIG reductions
can be expected. Again this should last only a few hours during
the overnight. Conditions will improve from west to east through
Sunday morning with everyone seeing VFR by the end of the cycle.
West or northwest winds will also be gusty with some gusts between
20 and 30 knots possible early Sunday afternoon before relaxing
late in the period. (Frye)

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 1155 AM CST Sat Feb 14 2026

An approaching low pressure system will allow winds to increase
dramatically today. By this evening, winds will exceed 20 knots. As
these stronger winds persist, seas will build to over 7 feet and
turn rough resulting in hazardous conditions to smaller craft. A
Small Craft Advisory is in effect from this evening through Sunday
evening. The remainder of next week will see lighter winds and
calmer seas return as a broad surface high pressure system dominates
the Gulf.

&&

.LIX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
LA...None.
GM...Small Craft Advisory until midnight CST Sunday night for GMZ530-
     532-534-536-538-550-552-555-557-570-572-575-577.

MS...None.
GM...Small Craft Advisory until midnight CST Sunday night for GMZ532-
     534-536-538-550-552-555-557-570-572-575-577.

&&

SHORT TERM...PG
LONG TERM....PG
AVIATION...RDF
MARINE...PG

The radar

The Hammond radar (KHDC), 92 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 04:54 UTC.

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Event by event

7 tornado, 3 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Tornado, Wilkinson

When
February 14, 10:54 PM CST to 11:01 PM CST
Where
Wilkinson County, 3.62 mi E of Newtonia to 1.85 mi SSE of Centreville
Rating
EF1
Path length
6.45 mi
Path width
100 yd
Continued into
Amite, Ms (LIX)
Property damage
$175,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
31.040, -91.160

An EF-1 tornado touched down along Ancil Cox Road on the southwest side of Centreville near Griffin Lane. A few trees were downed here, with at least one of them taking down a powerline. The tornado tracked northeast, generally paralleling Ancil Cox Road until reaching the intersection with Old Highway 33. The most significant damage occurred near this intersection, where approximately a dozen trees were uprooted or snapped which supports the 90 mph wind rating. Beyond this point, the tornado continued northeastward producing sporadic tree and limb damage along its path. The final accessible point of the tornado’s track was near Centerville Academy. Minor damage was observed on campus, including a downed light pole, partial roof uplift on a metal building, and a baseball pitching backstop that was thrown approximately 250 feet into a chain-link fence. The tornado continued northeast beyond Lower Centreville Rd where additional minor tree damage was identified. The tornado evidently lifted over inaccessible areas to the survey team prior to reaching Hwy 48.

Tornado, Amite

When
February 14, 11:01 PM CST to 11:04 PM CST
Where
Amite County, 3.89 mi WSW of Ariel to 1.9 mi WSW of Ariel
Rating
EF1
Path length
2 mi
Path width
100 yd
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
31.075, -91.059

An EF-1 tornado touched down along Ancil Cox Road on the southwest side of Centreville near Griffin Lane. A few trees were downed here, with at least one of them taking down a powerline. The tornado tracked northeast, generally paralleling Ancil Cox Road until reaching the intersection with Old Highway 33. The most significant damage occurred near this intersection, where approximately a dozen trees were uprooted or snapped which supports the 90 mph wind rating. Beyond this point, the tornado continued northeastward producing sporadic tree and limb damage along its path. The final accessible point of the tornado’s track was near Centerville Academy. Minor damage was observed on campus, including a downed light pole, partial roof uplift on a metal building, and a baseball pitching backstop that was thrown approximately 250 feet into a chain-link fence. The tornado continued northeast beyond Lower Centreville Rd where additional minor tree damage was identified. The tornado evidently lifted over inaccessible areas to the survey team prior to reaching Hwy 48.

Tornado, Amite

When
February 14, 11:12 PM CST to 11:19 PM CST
Where
Amite County, 1.82 mi NE of Berwick to 1.37 mi WNW of Liberty
Rating
EF1
Path length
5.48 mi
Path width
175 yd
Property damage
$90,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
31.140, -90.930

An NWS storm survey with additional support from a local storm report has confirmed an EF-1 tornado occurred west of Liberty, MS in Amite County. This tornado began near Berwick Cassels and Smylie Rd where minor tree damage was identified. Additional patches of increasingly more notable tree damage as wide as 175 yards occurred as the tornado tracked northeast along Smylie Rd. The tornado reached peak intensity with maximum sustained winds near 100 mph as it approached Enterprise Rd and Lower Liberty Gloster Rd where it snapped tree trunks and uprooted numerous trees. A manufactured observed minor roof damage. More tree damage from this tornado was identified where it crossed MS Hwy 24, moving northeast. A local storm report identified additional notable tree damage with a few uprooted/snapped medium to large pine trees near Rattlesnake Ln. This tornado evidently lifted near the Amite River just before reaching Old 24 Compromise Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Amite

When
February 14, 11:20 PM CST
Where
Amite County, 4.73 mi W of Peoria
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$20,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.130, -90.760

Multiple trees reported down near Mt. Zion Church on Highway 584.

Tornado, Amite

When
February 14, 11:27 PM CST to 11:41 PM CST
Where
Amite County, 2.25 mi NW of Peoria to 4.36 mi ESE of Mars Hill
Rating
EF1
Path length
12.62 mi
Path width
200 yd
Property damage
$180,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
31.150, -90.710

An EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 100 mph tracked north of Peoria, MS in Amite County. The tornado began near Patterson Rd where minor tree damage was identified. This minor tree damage continued northeast becoming gradually more severe as the tornado approached Peoria Rd. Dozens of trees were snapped and uprooted near and northeast of Peoria Rd as the tornado reached its peak intensity and a width of 200 yards. The tornado tracked northeast, crossing Highway 24 and East Fork Rd. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted along this portion of the path. Additional minor tree damage was identified beyond East Fork Rd and Pray Rd on high resolution satellite imagery as the tornado evidently weakened. Patches of tree damage continued through Bass, Barron, Brown, and Thompson roads. Another brief swath of heavier tree damage occurred north of Thompson Rd as the tornado briefly reached a second peak at EF-1 intensity. The tornado weakened again and is estimated to have lifted after crossing Tangipahoa Rd and Hwy 570 where tree damage became too sparse to be considered a coherent track.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pike

When
February 14, 11:40 PM CST
Where
Pike County, 3.01 mi SSW of Oakland
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$7,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
31.230, -90.520

Trees reported down on Deer Creek Lane. Time estimated by radar.

Tornado, Amite

When
February 14, 11:44 PM CST to 11:45 PM CST
Where
Amite County, 4.62 mi ENE of Mars Hill to 5.64 mi ENE of Mars Hill
Rating
EF0
Path length
1.09 mi
Path width
50 yd
Continued into
Pike, Ms (LIX)
Property damage
$20,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
31.330, -90.560

An EF-0 tornado with maximum sustained winds estimated near 80 mph touched down near US Hwy 98 in far northeast Amite County, MS causing minor tree damage and removing a few metal panels from an outbuilding. The tornado continued northeast into Pike County where additional minor tree damage was found on Kenna Rd. This tornado continued northeast into Lincoln County, MS where it strengthened into a large, strong EF-1 tornado with maximum sustained winds near 110 mph southwest of Norfield, MS in NWS Jackson's area.

Tornado, Pike

When
February 14, 11:45 PM CST to 11:46 PM CST
Where
Pike County, 5.73 mi NNW of Oakland to 6.01 mi NNW of Oakland
Rating
EF0
Path length
0.73 mi
Path width
50 yd
Continued into
Lincoln, Ms (JAN)
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
31.342, -90.548

An EF-0 tornado with maximum sustained winds estimated near 80 mph touched down near US Hwy 98 in far northeast Amite County, MS causing minor tree damage and removing a few metal panels from an outbuilding. The tornado continued northeast into Pike County where additional minor tree damage was found on Kenna Rd. This tornado continued northeast into Lincoln County, MS where it strengthened into a large, strong EF-1 tornado with maximum sustained winds near 110 mph southwest of Norfield, MS in NWS Jackson's area.

Tornado, Pearl River

When
February 15, 1:32 AM CST to 1:35 AM CST
Where
Pearl River County, 4.19 mi N of Mill Creek to 2.75 mi WNW of Tyler
Rating
EF0
Path length
3.05 mi
Path width
70 yd
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
30.730, -89.710

The track of an EF-0 tornado was identified via high resolution satellite imagery in association with a quick spin-up circulation within a line of storms. This tornado evidently damaged and/or displaced trees along mainly inaccessible areas near South Valley Rd and Kennedy Creek in Pearl River County, MS. The damage path peaked at approximately 70 yards wide and apparently ended after crossing Sun Valley Acres Rd, prior to reaching John Amacker Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pearl River

When
February 15, 1:55 AM CST
Where
Pearl River County, 4.37 mi ESE of Hillsdale
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$125,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
30.910, -89.430

Reports of multiple trees down, fences down, and some roof and siding damage to homes on Hillsdale Rd.

What these are

Tornado
A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.
Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

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Sources

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 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1320090, 1320091, 1320092, 1320249, 1320093, 1320251, 1320094, 1320095, 1320096, 1320250.