Tupelo Chasers

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

Anyone staying up to watch the partial lunar eclipse tonight? Here's a look at the moon currently (9:30PM)!👀 Peak is supposed to be at 11:13 PM CDT tonight! Keep your eyes peeled!🌒

08/26/2026

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
428 PM CDT Wed Aug 26 2026
..A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR NORTHEASTERN LOWNDES COUNTY...

At 428 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Caledonia, or 12 miles west of Vernon, moving southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

Locations impacted include... Columbus, Caledonia, Kolola Springs, Steens, and Columbus AFB.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

08/26/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
353 PM CDT Wed Aug 26 2026

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Webster County in north central Mississippi... Western Clay County in northeastern Mississippi...

* Until 445 PM CDT.

* At 353 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Montpelier, or 9 miles south of Houston, moving southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include... Mantee, Pheba, Griffith, Pala Alto, and Montpelier.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

08/26/2026

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
340 PM CDT Wed Aug 26 2026
..A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN CHOCTAW... SOUTHWESTERN WEBSTER AND SOUTHEASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTIES THROUGH 415 PM CDT...

At 340 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Lodi, or 9 miles southwest of Eupora, moving southeast at 20 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... French Camp.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

08/26/2026

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
337 PM CDT Wed Aug 26 2026
..A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN CHICKASAW COUNTY THROUGH 415 PM CDT...

At 337 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Houston, moving southeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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... Houston, Trebloc, Pyland, Woodland, Tabbville, Sparta, McCondy, Anchor, and Atlanta.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

08/26/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
324 PM CDT Wed Aug 26 2026

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Chickasaw County in northeastern Mississippi... Southeastern Pontotoc County in northeastern Mississippi... Southern Itawamba County in northeastern Mississippi... Southern Lee County in northeastern Mississippi... Monroe County in northeastern Mississippi...

* Until 415 PM CDT.

* At 324 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Shannon, or near Verona, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include... Tupelo, Amory, Aberdeen, Verona, Okolona, Tombigbee State Park, Shannon, Plantersville, Smithville, Prairie, New Salem, New Wren, Evergreen, Nettleton, Hatley, Abney, Quincy, Turon, Egypt, and Mooreville.

This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 86 and 96.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

08/26/2026

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
320 PM CDT Wed Aug 26 2026
..A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN CHICKASAW... SOUTHEASTERN PONTOTOC...SOUTHWESTERN ITAWAMBA...SOUTHERN LEE AND MONROE COUNTIES THROUGH 415 PM CDT...

At 320 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Shannon, or near Okolona, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Tupelo, Amory, Aberdeen, Verona, Okolona, Tombigbee State Park, Saltillo, Shannon, Plantersville, Smithville, New Salem, New Wren, Evergreen, Nettleton, Hatley, Abney, Quincy, Turon, Egypt, and Mooreville.

This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 84 and 95.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

08/26/2026

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
300 PM CDT Wed Aug 26 2026
..A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN CHICKASAW...SOUTH CENTRAL UNION...PONTOTOC...SOUTHWESTERN ITAWAMBA...SOUTHERN LEE AND NORTHWESTERN MONROE COUNTIES THROUGH 345 PM CDT...

At 259 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Troy, or near Trace State Park, moving southeast 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... Tupelo, Pontotoc, Verona, Okolona, Trace State Park, Tombigbee State Park, Shannon, Plantersville, Ecru, New Harmony, Troy, Furrs, Evergreen, Nettleton, Sherman, Thaxton, Algoma, Blue Springs, Hortontown, and Endville.

This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 66 and 92.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

08/26/2026

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
157 PM CDT Wed Aug 26 2026
..A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN UNION...CENTRAL MARSHALL...SOUTHWESTERN TIPPAH AND SOUTHERN BENTON COUNTIES THROUGH 230 PM CDT...

At 157 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles north of Bethlehem, or 8 miles east of Wall Doxey State Park, moving southeast 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... Holly Springs, Wall Doxey State Park, Blue Mountain, Bethlehem, Red Banks, Etta, Marianna, Hickory Flat, Potts Camp, Myrtle, Winborn, Waterford, Spring Hill, Higdon, Gilton, Lake Center, Pine Grove, Mack, Mahon, and Cornersville.

This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 20 and 56.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.