2 alerts are in effect for Rankin County as of 6:01 PM CDT.
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RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS, NORTHEAST LOUISIANA, AND CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
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 will create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid activities that promote open flames and sparks.
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS, NORTHEAST LOUISIANA, AND CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
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 will create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid activities that promote open flames and sparks.
The most recent tornado warning that included Rankin County was issued Apr 25, 2026 by the Weather Service office in Jackson, Mississippi.
| Date | Issued | Type | Office | Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | 2:11 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | JAN | text |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 2:42 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | JAN | text |
| Sep 12, 2026 | 5:37 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | JAN | text |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 3:33 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | JAN | text |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 4:33 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | JAN | text |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 3:39 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | JAN | text |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 10:12 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | JAN | text |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 9:20 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | JAN | text |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 9:08 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | JAN | text |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 8:15 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | JAN | text |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 7:26 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | JAN | text |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 2:56 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | JAN | text |
A warning counts here if the Weather Service listed Rankin County in it, even if the warned area covered only part of the county.
Alerts come from the National Weather Service and refresh every minute. Past warnings come from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of Weather Service products. During a warning, also listen to local radio, TV or a weather radio.