West Point/Clay County EMA

09/01/2026

*ATTENTION*
West Point–Clay County Emergency Management will conduct a special test of the outdoor warning sirens and the Hyper-Reach public alerting system this Friday, weather permitting at NOON.

Although our normal testing day is Saturday, this test is being moved to Friday to allow us to inspect several sirens that have recently been repaired. Some sirens may sound for an extended period while personnel conduct on-site visual and operational checks.

We will also test the Hyper-Reach public alerting system, which may send notifications through:

Telephone calls
Hyper-Reach app alerts
Internet browser alerts
These will be tests only, and no action will be required. All test notifications will be clearly identified as a test.

If severe or threatening weather is possible, the test will be postponed. Please help us share this information to prevent unnecessary concern when the sirens sound or alerts are received.

Send a message to learn more

08/26/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 26 at 4:38PM CDT until August 26 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

SUMMARY:
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The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty
winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Jackson.

AFFECTS: Clay, MS; Webster, MS

INSTRUCTION: [None]

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/d6y9O9W

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/26/26 4:38 PM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/26/26 4:45 PM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty
winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Jackson.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/d6y9O9W

08/26/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 26 at 4:15PM CDT until August 26 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

SUMMARY:
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At 414 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Griffith, or 14
miles west of West Point, 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...
Mantee, Pheba, Griffith, Pala Alto, and Montpelier.

AFFECTS: Clay, MS; Webster, MS

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

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/9PZrpLu

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/26/26 4:15 PM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/26/26 4:45 PM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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At 414 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Griffith, or 14
miles west of West Point, 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...
Mantee, Pheba, Griffith, Pala Alto, and Montpelier.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/9PZrpLu

08/26/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 26 at 3:53PM CDT until August 26 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

SUMMARY:
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SVRJAN

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.

AFFECTS: Clay, MS; Webster, MS

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

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/uTVJgUv

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/26/26 3:53 PM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/26/26 4:45 PM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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SVRJAN

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.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/uTVJgUv

08/23/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 22 at 8:45PM CDT until August 22 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

SUMMARY:
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SVRJAN

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Choctaw County in central Mississippi...
Oktibbeha County in northeastern Mississippi...
Southwestern Clay County in northeastern Mississippi...

* Until 930 PM CDT.

* At 845 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Maben, or 12
miles west of Starkville, moving southeast at 40 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Starkville and Longview around 850 PM CDT.
Craig Springs around 855 PM CDT.
Sessums and Oktoc around 900 PM CDT.

AFFECTS: Choctaw, MS; Clay, MS; Oktibbeha, MS

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

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/oJRuV98

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/22/26 8:45 PM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/22/26 9:30 PM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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SVRJAN

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Choctaw County in central Mississippi...
Oktibbeha County in northeastern Mississippi...
Southwestern Clay County in northeastern Mississippi...

* Until 930 PM CDT.

* At 845 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Maben, or 12
miles west of Starkville, moving southeast at 40 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Starkville and Longview around 850 PM CDT.
Craig Springs around 855 PM CDT.
Sessums and Oktoc around 900 PM CDT.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/oJRuV98

08/22/2026

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM
WATCH 615 UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING

08/21/2026

Storm Update – West Point / Clay County
8/21/26- 10:36am

Emergency Management and public safety crews have been assessing the impacts from the storm that moved through the Clay County and West Point area during the night.

At this time, no injuries have been reported, which we are very thankful for. We have received reports of a few homes with damage. This event caused power outages, and downed trees in areas of the community.
Utility crews and responders have been working throughout the night and morning and is still currently still working on power restoration.

If you have storm damage to report, please do one of the following:

• Submit a report through the damage reporting portal - https://crisistrack.juvare.com/public/clayMS/request.html

• Call the non-emergency line: 662-494-5154

We appreciate the hard work of our public safety and utility crews who have been responding throughout the night. Please continue to use caution if traveling and watch for debris, standing water, and downed trees.

Further updates will be provided as information becomes available.
TW

This survey aims to help state and local emergency management officials across Mississippi Identify and understand damages that have occurred during recent natural disaster activity.

08/21/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 21 at 3:39AM CDT until August 21 at 4:15AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

SUMMARY:
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At 338 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Muldrow, or
near West Point, moving southeast at 30 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.

This severe storm will be near...
West Point, Waverly, and Tibbee around 345 AM CDT.
Columbus AFB around 400 AM CDT.

AFFECTS: Clay, MS; Lowndes, MS; Oktibbeha, MS

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

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/4WWAm2q

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/21/26 3:39 AM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/21/26 4:15 AM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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At 338 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Muldrow, or
near West Point, moving southeast at 30 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.

This severe storm will be near...
West Point, Waverly, and Tibbee around 345 AM CDT.
Columbus AFB around 400 AM CDT.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/4WWAm2q

08/21/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 21 at 3:08AM CDT until August 21 at 4:15AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

SUMMARY:
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SVRJAN

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Oktibbeha County in northeastern Mississippi...
Clay County in northeastern Mississippi...
Northwestern Lowndes County in northeastern Mississippi...

* Until 415 AM CDT.

* At 308 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Griffith, or
12 miles north of Starkville, moving southeast at 20 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Starkville and Muldrow around 315 AM CDT.
West Point around 320 AM CDT.
Tibbee around 330 AM CDT.
Sessums around 335 AM CDT.
Artesia around 340 AM CDT.

AFFECTS: Clay, MS; Lowndes, MS; Oktibbeha, MS

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

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/biQIM6A

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/21/26 3:08 AM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/21/26 4:15 AM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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SVRJAN

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Oktibbeha County in northeastern Mississippi...
Clay County in northeastern Mississippi...
Northwestern Lowndes County in northeastern Mississippi...

* Until 415 AM CDT.

* At 308 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Griffith, or
12 miles north of Starkville, moving southeast at 20 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Starkville and Muldrow around 315 AM CDT.
West Point around 320 AM CDT.
Tibbee around 330 AM CDT.
Sessums around 335 AM CDT.
Artesia around 340 AM CDT.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/biQIM6A

08/20/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 20 at 4:23PM CDT until August 20 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

SUMMARY:
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SVRJAN

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Choctaw County in central Mississippi...
Northeastern Carroll County in north central Mississippi...
Eastern Grenada County in north central Mississippi...
Western Oktibbeha County in northeastern Mississippi...
North central Winston County in east central Mississippi...
Webster County in north central Mississippi...
Montgomery County in north central Mississippi...
Clay County in northeastern Mississippi...

* Until 530 PM CDT.

* At 423 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Eupora,
moving southeast at 10 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Winona, Eupora, Ackerman, Elliott, Maben, Duck Hill, Kilmichael,
Mathiston, Longview, Sturgis, Mantee, Pheba, Walthall, Gore
Springs, Lodi, Poplar Creek, Clarkson, Pala Alto, Misterton, and
Embry.

AFFECTS: Carroll, MS; Choctaw, MS; Clay, MS; Grenada, MS; Montgomery, MS; Oktibbeha, MS; Webster, MS; Winston, MS

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

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/UWM0MR4

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/20/26 4:23 PM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/20/26 5:30 PM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
SVRJAN

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Choctaw County in central Mississippi...
Northeastern Carroll County in north central Mississippi...
Eastern Grenada County in north central Mississippi...
Western Oktibbeha County in northeastern Mississippi...
North central Winston County in east central Mississippi...
Webster County in north central Mississippi...
Montgomery County in north central Mississippi...
Clay County in northeastern Mississippi...

* Until 530 PM CDT.

* At 423 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Eupora,
moving southeast at 10 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Winona, Eupora, Ackerman, Elliott, Maben, Duck Hill, Kilmichael,
Mathiston, Longview, Sturgis, Mantee, Pheba, Walthall, Gore
Springs, Lodi, Poplar Creek, Clarkson, Pala Alto, Misterton, and
Embry.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/UWM0MR4