Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 6 at 11:42PM CDT until May 7 at 12:30AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 9:42pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
At 1142 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles west of
Pine Ridge, or 11 miles northwest of Purvis, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe storm will be near...
Hattiesburg, Oak Grove, and Pine Ridge around 1145 PM CDT.
West Hattiesburg around 1150 PM CDT.
Petal and Rawls Springs around 1200 AM CDT.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for south central
and southeastern Mississippi.
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:
Forrest, MS; Lamar, MS; Marion, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
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