Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southeastern Forrest County, MS
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NWS Jackson MS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Forrest County until 5:45 PM CDT on August 21, 2026, due to 60 mph winds and quarter-sized hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Mississippi
- Issued
- August 21, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Jackson MS
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Alert Details
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Jackson MS. Effective from 2026-08-21T16:57:00-05:00 until 2026-08-21T17:45:00-05:00. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Observed.
Affected Areas
Southeastern Forrest County in southeastern Mississippi. The storm was located near Maxie, or 10 miles northwest of Wiggins, moving southeast at 10 mph.
What You Should Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail (1.00 inch). Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
Alert effective August 21 at 4:57 PM CDT until August 21 at 5:45 PM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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