Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 18 at 7:24AM CDT until June 18 at 7:45AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 5:24am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 5:45am
Description:
At 723 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Kiln to near Shoreline Park to 8 miles southeast of
Pearlington, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Bay St. Louis, Waveland, Diamondhead, Kiln, Pearlington, Shoreline
Park, and Stennis Space Center.
This includes Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 2 and
18.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 AM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana...and 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
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: