Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 18 at 7:56AM CDT until June 18 at 8:45AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 5:56am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
TORLIX
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
West central Harrison County in southern Mississippi...
East central Hancock County in southern Mississippi...
* Until 845 AM CDT.
* At 755 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Kiln, or near Diamondhead, moving northeast at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
west central Harrison and east central Hancock Counties.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Hancock, MS; Harrison, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: