Mississippi Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/18/2026 05:16

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 18 at 7:16AM CDT until June 18 at 7:45AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 18, 2026 - 5:16am
Expires: 
June 18, 2026 - 5:45am
Description: 
TORLIX The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Harrison County in southern Mississippi... * Until 745 AM CDT. * At 716 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Saucier, or 17 miles northwest of Gulfport, moving northeast at 30 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... Saucier around 720 AM CDT.
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. Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Harrison, MS
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov