Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 18 at 11:14AM CDT until June 18 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 9:14am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
At 1114 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 9 miles west of Perkinston to 10 miles southeast of
Mcneil, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
These severe thunderstorms will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Hancock and east central Pearl River Counties.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 PM CDT for southern
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Hancock, MS; Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
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