Violent Tornadoes Cause Damage in Central Mississippi

A Tornado Emergency, the highest warning tier, was active across central Mississippi on May 7, 2026, due to confirmed violent tornadoes. These storms tracked near Meadville and Brookhaven, causing widespread residential damage and injuring at least 17 people. The severe weather system is part of a larger squall line moving eastward into Alabama, Georgia, and the Carolinas.