MISSISSIPPI — A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for multiple Mississippi counties until 6:00 PM Saturday May 23, 2026, with WDAM 7 First Alert Weather confirming conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms across the outlined yellow watch zone covering Simpson, Smith, Covington, Jeff Davis, Marion, Walthall, Lamar, Forrest, Pearl River, and Stone counties as of 10:12 AM this morning.
Residents across all watch counties are urged to take shelter immediately if a warning is issued during the active watch period through 6 PM today.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Covering Simpson Through Pearl River County Until 6 PM
The Severe Thunderstorm Watch zone outlined in yellow covers a significant swath of south-central Mississippi stretching from Simpson and Smith counties in the north through Covington, Jeff Davis, and Lamar in the middle tier and southward through Marion, Walthall, Forrest, Pearl River, and Stone counties along the southern portion of the watch area.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions across all outlined counties are favorable for severe storm development during the watch period, and residents should remain weather aware and have a reliable way to receive warnings throughout the afternoon hours until 6 PM expiration.
Large Hail Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain All Possible With Severe Storms Today
The three primary threats outlined with today’s Severe Thunderstorm Watch across the Mississippi counties include large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain, giving the watch a multi-hazard profile that residents across all included counties should take seriously through the remainder of Saturday afternoon.
Large hail and damaging winds represent the most dangerous aspects of any severe storms that develop within the watch zone, with either hazard capable of causing significant property damage and posing safety risks to anyone caught outdoors during storm passage.
Residents across all watch counties from Simpson and Smith southward through Pearl River and Stone are urged to stay tuned to WDAM 7 First Alert Weather and keep alerts active on their phones until the Severe Thunderstorm Watch expires at 6 PM today. Stay with GordonRamsayClub.com for the latest updates.
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