Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 7 at 12:12AM CDT until May 7 at 12:30AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 10:12pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
At 1212 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Sunrise, or 7
miles southeast of Petal, 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 thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Forrest and east central Lamar Counties.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for 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: