Tornado Warning

Locations Affected

McLaurin, MS ∙ Glendale, MS ∙ Talowah, MS ∙ Hattiesburg Chain Municipal Airport, MS ∙ Bonhomie, MS ∙ Lumberton, MS ∙ Petal, MS ∙ West Hattiesburg, MS ∙ Baxterville, MS ∙ Palmers Crossing, MS

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service Jackson MS 153 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2025 The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Forrest County in southeastern Mississippi... Southern Lamar County in southeastern Mississippi... * Until 300 PM CST. * At 153 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Baxterville, or 12 miles north of Poplarville, moving northeast at 45 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... Lumberton and Purvis around 200 PM CST. Hattiesburg and Pine Ridge around 205 PM CST. West Hattiesburg and Oak Grove around 215 PM CST. Sunrise, McLaurin, and Petal around 220 PM CST. Macedonia around 230 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. && LAT...LON 3101 8950 3100 8965 3109 8966 3143 8928 3143 8915 3121 8915 3098 8946 TIME...MOT...LOC 1953Z 225DEG 39KT 3102 8958 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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