Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 24 at 11:20PM CDT until April 24 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 9:20pm
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
At 1120 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Oak Grove, or
near West Hattiesburg, moving southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe storm will be near...
Hattiesburg, West Hattiesburg, Oak Grove, Rawls Springs, and Pine
Ridge around 1125 PM CDT.
Petal around 1130 PM CDT.
Sunrise around 1135 PM CDT.
Instruction:
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Covington, MS; Forrest, MS; Jefferson Davis, MS; Jones, MS; Lamar, MS; Marion, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: