Mississippi Tornado Warning Targets Jackson, Clinton, Raymond, Byram and Terry Friday Morning May 22 at 5:31 AM CT
JACKSON, Mississippi — A Tornado Warning is in effect for Jackson, Mississippi and surrounding communities as of 5:31 AM CT on Friday, May 22, 2026. Anyone inside this warning must take shelter immediately. This is not a watch — a Tornado Warning means a tornado is either confirmed on radar or has already been spotted in the area.
Take Shelter Right Now
If you are in Jackson, Clinton, Raymond, Byram or Terry, Mississippi, stop what you are doing and move to safety immediately. Go to the lowest floor of a sturdy building, get to an interior room away from windows, and cover your head. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado before acting.
Where the Warning Is Centered
The Tornado Warning polygon as of 5:31 AM CT Friday, May 22, 2026 covers a broad area of central Mississippi. Here are the communities falling inside or near the warning zone:
- Jackson, Mississippi is at the center of this Tornado Warning, with the radar showing dangerous rotation moving through the area as of 5:31 AM CT Friday, May 22.
- Clinton and Bolton, Mississippi are on the western side of the warning zone, with the threat tracking eastward toward the Jackson metro area.
- Raymond, Mississippi falls within the southern portion of the warning polygon and residents there must take shelter immediately.
- Byram and Terry, Mississippi are inside the warning zone to the south of Jackson and are in immediate danger as of 5:31 AM CT.
- Florence and Madison, Mississippi are on the edges of the warned area and residents there should treat this warning as a direct threat until it expires.
What a Tornado Warning Means for You
A Tornado Warning is the most serious storm alert issued. Unlike a Tornado Watch, which means conditions are favorable for tornadoes, a Tornado Warning means the threat is happening right now based on radar or a confirmed sighting. Every second counts when a Tornado Warning is issued for your location.
Where to Shelter if You Are in Jackson Right Now
Move to the lowest level of your home or building immediately. Interior rooms with no windows, such as a bathroom, closet or hallway, offer the best protection. Mobile homes and vehicles offer almost no protection from a tornado — abandon them and get into a sturdy structure right now.
WaldronNews.com will continue tracking this Tornado Warning across Jackson, Clinton, Raymond, Byram and Terry, Mississippi and will provide updates as this dangerous situation develops.