Yazoo County Emergency Management Agency

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08/26/2026

Old Benton Road near Halford Lane, will be closed this morning for repairs.

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm WarningNational Weather Service Jackson MS1038 PM CDT Thu Au...
08/21/2026

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1038 PM CDT Thu Aug 20 2026

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Yazoo County in central Mississippi...
Central Hinds County in central Mississippi...
Western Madison County in central Mississippi...

* Until midnight CDT.

* At 1037 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Annandale,
or 8 miles northwest of Gluckstadt, moving south at 15 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...
Jackson, Clinton, Flora, Edwards, Bolton, Bentonia, Myrleville,
Pocahontas, Annandale, Brownsville, Way, and Little Yazoo.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3238 9063 3245 9059 3248 9061 3250 9058
3251 9055 3253 9055 3253 9057 3272 9043
3278 9001 3221 9026 3234 9063 3237 9064
TIME...MOT...LOC 0337Z 002DEG 14KT 3261 9020

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm WarningNational Weather Service Jackson MS942 PM CDT Thu Aug...
08/21/2026

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
942 PM CDT Thu Aug 20 2026

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Holmes County in central Mississippi...
South central Carroll County in north central Mississippi...
Yazoo County in central Mississippi...
Western Madison County in central Mississippi...

* Until 1045 PM CDT.

* At 942 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Ebenezer, or
10 miles south of Lexington, moving south 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...
Jackson, Canton, Yazoo City, Durant, Lexington, Tchula, Flora,
Goodman, Pickens, Bentonia, Benton, West, Eden, Satartia, Coxburg,
Franklin, Tolarville, Brozville, Way, and Emory.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3325 8973 3286 8998 3241 9015 3245 9025
3249 9025 3249 9032 3255 9045 3256 9045
3262 9062 3331 9017
TIME...MOT...LOC 0242Z 002DEG 10KT 3297 9008

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm WarningNational Weather Service Jackson MS422 PM CDT Thu Aug...
08/20/2026

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
422 PM CDT Thu Aug 20 2026

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southern Sunflower County in northwestern Mississippi...
Holmes County in central Mississippi...
Southwestern Carroll County in north central Mississippi...
Southern Leflore County in north central Mississippi...
Eastern Washington County in northwestern Mississippi...
Northwestern Yazoo County in central Mississippi...
Humphreys County in central Mississippi...
Northern Sharkey County in west central Mississippi...

* Until 530 PM CDT.

* At 422 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Swiftown, or
11 miles northeast of Belzoni, 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...
Greenwood, Indianola, Hollandale, Belzoni, Lexington, Moorhead,
Tchula, Itta Bena, Inverness, Anguilla, Isola, Sidon, Cruger,
Silver City, Morgan City, Louise, Panther Burn, Eden, Delta City,
and Nitta Yuma.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3345 9083 3350 9029 3337 8983 3294 8999
3291 9090
TIME...MOT...LOC 2122Z 295DEG 7KT 3332 9037

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

Yazoo County Weather Shelter is open at 347 North Mound Street from 10 am -7pm during this extreme heat event.
08/20/2026

Yazoo County Weather Shelter is open at 347 North Mound Street from 10 am -7pm during this extreme heat event.

****UPDATED****The Northbound lanes are back open. Due to an oversized load being stuck on the bridge in Bentonia, all N...
08/13/2026

****UPDATED****
The Northbound lanes are back open.

Due to an oversized load being stuck on the bridge in Bentonia, all Northbound lanes of Highway 49 near Terrell Road are closed until further notice.

08/13/2026

Facebook Facebook Facebook will you please help us wish our Sheriff Jeremy "Bull" McCoy a HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

08/05/2026

There will be a tornado siren test today at 11 AM.

There will be a cooling center open at 347 North Mound Street beginning tomorrow 7/30/2026 from 9am to 7 pm
07/30/2026

There will be a cooling center open at 347 North Mound Street beginning tomorrow 7/30/2026 from 9am to 7 pm

07/14/2026

⚠️ Flash Flood Threat Tuesday (7/14/26) ⚠️

An elevated (Level 2) flash flood threat is in place for much of Mississippi from Noon through Midnight, with 3–5 inches of rain possible in a short amount of time and locally higher totals. Areas of flash flooding are likely, and some roads could become flooded or closed.
🌧️ Stay weather aware.
🚗 Never drive through flooded roads. Turn Around, Don't Drown.
📱 Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings.

Address

2201 Gordon Avenue
Yazoo City, MS
39194

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16627461569

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