Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 21 at 4:42PM CDT until May 21 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 2:42pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
TORLIX
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Harrison County in southern Mississippi...
Northeastern Hancock County in southern Mississippi...
Southeastern Pearl River County in southern Mississippi...
* Until 530 PM CDT.
* At 442 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and straight line wind damage were located 12 miles west
of Saucier, or 14 miles north of Diamondhead, moving northeast at
10 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
northwestern Harrison, northeastern Hancock and southeastern Pearl
River 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.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 5:30 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 5:30 PM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description:
Hancock, MS; Harrison, MS; Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
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