Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 6 at 11:47PM CDT until May 7 at 12:30AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 9:47pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
At 1147 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Pine Ridge, or
near West Hattiesburg, moving east at 45 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, Petal, and West Hattiesburg around 1155 PM 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: