The National Weather Service office in Jackson canceled a severe thunderstorm warning for Rankin County, the office said on its Facebook page.
The Jackson office, which issues forecasts and warnings for central Mississippi, posts watches and warnings when storms pose a threat to life and property. Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when forecasters believe storms are capable of producing damaging winds, large hail or heavy rainfall.
A cancellation means forecasters determined the immediate threat to the county had diminished or moved away, but hazardous weather can change quickly. Residents of Rankin County and nearby areas should continue to monitor local forecasts, radio, television and the National Weather Service for any new alerts and be prepared to take shelter if conditions worsen.
This post provided limited details about timing and impacts. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."
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