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Tornado Watch (WATCH) — expires March 16, 2026 at 1:15 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Clarke, AL; Washington, AL; Wilcox, AL; George, MS; Greene, MS; Perry, MS; Stone, MS

Tornado Watch issued March 16 at 3:10AM CDT until March 16 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

TORNADO WATCH 60 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ALABAMA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES

IN SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA

WILCOX

IN SOUTHWEST ALABAMA

CLARKE WASHINGTON

IN MISSISSIPPI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI

GEORGE GREENE PERRY STONE

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BEAUMONT, CAMDEN, CHATOM, GROVE HILL, JACKSON, LEAKESVILLE, LUCEDALE, MCLAIN, MILLRY, NEW AUGUSTA, PINE HILL, RICHTON, THOMASVILLE, AND WIGGINS.

Source: NWS Mobile AL

Tornado Watch (WATCH) — expires March 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: St. Tammany, LA; Hancock, MS; Harrison, MS; Jackson, MS; Pearl River, MS

Tornado Watch issued March 16 at 2:01AM CDT until March 16 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

TORNADO WATCH 60 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN LOUISIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 PARISH

IN SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA

ST. TAMMANY

IN MISSISSIPPI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI

HANCOCK HARRISON JACKSON PEARL RIVER

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BAY ST. LOUIS, COVINGTON, CROSSROADS, DIAMONDHEAD, GAUTIER, GULFPORT, LACOMBE, MANDEVILLE, MCNEIL, MOSS POINT, OCEAN SPRINGS, PASCAGOULA, PICAYUNE, SLIDELL, ST. MARTIN, AND WAVELAND.

Source: NWS New Orleans LA

Tornado Watch (WATCH) — expires March 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Forrest, MS; Lamar, MS

Tornado Watch issued March 16 at 2:03AM CDT until March 16 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

TORNADO WATCH 60 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN MISSISSIPPI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI

FORREST LAMAR

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF HATTIESBURG, LUMBERTON, PURVIS, AND WEST HATTIESBURG.

Source: NWS Jackson MS

Severe Thunderstorm Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 12:30 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Orleans, LA; St. Tammany, LA; Hancock, MS

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 16 at 3:00AM CDT until March 16 at 3:30AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

At 259 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Eden Isle, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD…70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

Locations impacted include… New Orleans, Slidell, Eden Isle, Lake Catherine, and Pearlington.

This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana near mile marker 256, and between mile markers 259 and 266.

What to do: A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for southeastern Louisiana…and southern Mississippi. Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from windows. To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in New Orleans.

Source: NWS New Orleans LA

Fire Weather

Red Flag Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 11:30 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Pointe Coupee; West Feliciana; East Feliciana; St. Helena; Washington; Iberville; West Baton Rouge; East Baton Rouge; Assumption; St. James; St. John The Baptist; Upper Lafourche; St. Charles; Upper Terrebonne; Lower Terrebonne; Lower Lafourche; Northern Tangipahoa; Southeast St. Tammany; Northern St. Tammany; Southwestern St. Tammany; Central Tangipahoa; Lower Tangipahoa; Northern Livingston; Southern Livingston; Western Ascension; Eastern Ascension; Wilkinson; Amite; Pike; Walthall

Red Flag Warning issued March 16 at 12:18AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1PM TO 7PM TODAY…

.High wind speeds and low humidities will follow a strong cold front and impact the area from about 1pm to 7pm CDT.

AFFECTED AREA…Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana, East Feliciana, St. Helena, Washington, Iberville, West Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Assumption, St. James, St. John The Baptist, Upper Lafourche, St. Charles, Upper Terrebonne, Lower Terrebonne, Lower Lafourche, Wilkinson, Amite, Pike, Northern Tangipahoa, Walthall, Southeast St. Tammany, Northern St. Tammany, Southwestern St. Tammany, Central Tangipahoa, Lower Tangipahoa, Northern Livingston, Southern Livingston, Western Ascension and Eastern Ascension.
WINDS…Northwest 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 25 percent.
IMPACTS…An…

What to do: A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Source: NWS New Orleans LA

Winter Weather

Freeze Watch (WATCH) — expires March 16, 2026 at 11:15 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Southeast St. Tammany; Southwestern St. Tammany; Lower Tangipahoa; Southern Livingston; Southern Hancock; Southern Harrison; Southern Jackson

Freeze Watch issued March 16 at 12:14AM CDT until March 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 possible.
WHERE…In Louisiana, Lower Tangipahoa, Southeast St. Tammany, Southern Livingston, and Southwestern St. Tammany Parishes. In Mississippi, Southern Hancock, Southern Harrison, and Southern Jackson Counties.
WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, from 4 AM early this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Freeze Watch, from this evening through Tuesday morning.
IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Source: NWS New Orleans LA

Freeze Watch (WATCH) — expires March 16, 2026 at 11:15 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Pointe Coupee; West Feliciana; East Feliciana; St. Helena; Washington; West Baton Rouge; East Baton Rouge; Northern Tangipahoa; Northern St. Tammany; Central Tangipahoa; Northern Livingston; Wilkinson; Amite; Pike; Walthall; Pearl River; Northern Hancock; Northern Harrison; Northern Jackson

Freeze Watch issued March 16 at 12:14AM CDT until March 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 possible.
WHERE…Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi.
WHEN…From this evening through Tuesday morning.
IMPACTS…Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Source: NWS New Orleans LA

Freeze Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Choctaw; Washington; Clarke; Wilcox; Monroe; Conecuh; Butler; Crenshaw; Escambia; Covington; Mobile Inland; Baldwin Inland; Mobile Central; Baldwin Central; Escambia Inland; Santa Rosa Inland; Okaloosa Inland; Wayne; Perry; Greene; Stone; George

Freeze Warning issued March 16 at 1:43AM CDT until March 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s well inland to around 32 degrees along the I-10 corridor.
WHERE…Portions of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest Florida, and southeast Mississippi.
WHEN…From 10 PM this evening to 9 AM CDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS…Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Source: NWS Mobile AL

Freeze Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 10:45 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Clay; Greene; Craighead; Poinsett; Mississippi; Cross; Crittenden; St. Francis; Lee; Phillips; Dunklin; Pemiscot; DeSoto; Marshall; Benton; Tippah; Alcorn; Tishomingo; Tunica; Tate; Prentiss; Coahoma; Quitman; Panola; Lafayette; Union; Pontotoc; Tallahatchie; Yalobusha; Calhoun; Lake; Obion; Weakley; Henry; Dyer; Gibson; Carroll; Benton; Lauderdale; Tipton; Haywood; Crockett; Madison; Chester; Henderson; Decatur; Shelby; Fayette; Hardeman; McNairy; Hardin

Freeze Warning issued March 16 at 2:55AM CDT until March 17 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. For the first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19 expected.
WHERE…Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast Missouri, and West Tennessee.
WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, until 7 AM CDT this morning. For the first Freeze Warning, until noon CDT today. For the second Freeze Warning, from 8 PM this evening to noon CDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Source: NWS Memphis TN

Freeze Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 10:45 PM GMT+4

Freeze Warning issued March 16 at 2:55AM CDT until March 16 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. For the first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19 expected.
WHERE…Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast Missouri, and West Tennessee.
WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, until 7 AM CDT this morning. For the first Freeze Warning, until noon CDT today. For the second Freeze Warning, from 8 PM this evening to noon CDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Source: NWS Memphis TN

Freeze Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 7:45 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Ashley; Chicot; Morehouse; West Carroll; East Carroll; Richland; Madison; Franklin; Catahoula; Tensas; Concordia; Bolivar; Sunflower; Leflore; Washington; Humphreys; Issaquena; Sharkey

Freeze Warning issued March 16 at 2:32AM CDT until March 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 24 expected.
WHERE…Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and northwestern portions of central Mississippi.
WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Source: NWS Jackson MS

Freeze Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 10:45 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Lee; Itawamba; Chickasaw; Monroe

Freeze Warning issued March 16 at 2:55AM CDT until March 17 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 24 expected.
WHERE…Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee MS, and Monroe Counties.
WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, until 7 AM CDT this morning. For the Freeze Warning, from 8 PM this evening to noon CDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Source: NWS Memphis TN

Freeze Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 7:45 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Marion; Lamar; Forrest

Freeze Warning issued March 16 at 2:32AM CDT until March 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 24 expected.
WHERE…Portions of southeast Mississippi.
WHEN…From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS…Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation.

What to do: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Source: NWS Jackson MS

Freeze Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 7:45 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Grenada; Carroll; Montgomery; Webster; Clay; Lowndes; Choctaw; Oktibbeha; Holmes; Attala; Winston; Noxubee; Yazoo; Madison; Leake; Neshoba; Kemper; Warren; Hinds; Rankin; Scott; Newton; Lauderdale; Claiborne; Copiah; Simpson; Smith; Jasper; Clarke; Jefferson; Adams; Franklin; Lincoln; Lawrence; Jefferson Davis; Covington; Jones

Freeze Warning issued March 16 at 2:32AM CDT until March 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 20 expected.
WHERE…Portions of central Mississippi.
WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, until noon CDT today. For the Freeze Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Source: NWS Jackson MS

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