Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 9 at 5:15PM CDT until March 9 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 3:15pm
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 515 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Smithdale, or
13 miles northeast of Liberty, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Smithdale.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Amite, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov