Tornado Warning

Locations Affected

Laurel, MS ∙ Myrick, MS ∙ Ellisville, MS ∙ Sandersville, MS ∙ Moselle, MS ∙ Tuckers Crossing, MS ∙ Laurel Hattiesburg Pine Belt Regional Airport, MS ∙ Sharon, MS

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service Jackson MS 813 PM CST Sat Dec 28 2024 The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Jones County in southeastern Mississippi... * Until 915 PM CST. * At 813 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Sanford, or 12 miles southeast of Collins, moving northeast at 35 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 dangerous storm will be near... Laurel and Moselle around 820 PM CST. Ellisville around 825 PM CST. Tuckers Crossing around 835 PM CST. Mill Creek and Sandersville around 850 PM CST. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && LAT...LON 3144 8940 3160 8940 3181 8914 3183 8894 3159 8894 TIME...MOT...LOC 0213Z 236DEG 32KT 3150 8942 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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