Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Perry, MS until 8:15 PM CDT
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Perry, MS, including Richton and New Augusta, until 8:15 PM CDT, with hazards of 60 mph winds and nickel-sized hail. Seek immediate shelter.
Residents in Perry, Mississippi, specifically in and around Richton and New Augusta, are advised to take immediate shelter due to a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Mobile, AL.
This warning is in effect until 8:15 PM CDT tonight, September 21, 2026. At 7:53 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over New Augusta, approximately 10 miles southwest of Richton, moving south at 20 mph.
The NWS indicates a hazard of 60 mph wind gusts and nickel-sized hail. Radar data confirms these conditions. Potential impacts include damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately.
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