Tornado Warning Mississippi | Effective 03/11/2026 20:59

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued March 11 at 10:59PM CDT until March 11 at 11:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
March 11, 2026 - 8:59pm
Expires: 
March 11, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description: 
TORLIX The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southwestern Harrison County in southern Mississippi... East central Hancock County in southern Mississippi... * Until 1130 PM CDT. * At 1059 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and straight line wind damage were located over Diamondhead, moving east at 25 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... Bay St. Louis, Waveland, and Pass Christian around 1105 PM CDT. Long Beach around 1120 PM CDT. This includes Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 13 and 20.
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. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! 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.
Area Description: 
Hancock, MS; Harrison, MS
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov