Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 18 at 12:57PM CDT until June 18 at 1:15PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 10:57am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 1257 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 6 miles northwest of Hurley to Vancleave, moving east
at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Escatawpa, Hurley, Big Point, Vancleave, Wade, and Latimer.
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.
Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread
significant wind damage. Although a tornado is not immediately
likely, it is best to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
a building. These storms may cause serious injury and significant
property damage.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Jackson, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: