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Tornado Warning 28, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this tornado warning at Jun 18, 2026, 8:31 AM CDT for 4 counties in Mississippi. It was in force for 44 min. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 18, 2026, 8:31 AM CDT (13:31 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 18, 2026, 9:15 AM CDT
- In force
- 44 min
- Issued by
- NWS Mobile, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties George County, MS, Greene County, MS, Perry County, MS, Stone County, MS
The radar
The Mobile radar (KMOB), 60 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:35 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 8:52 AM CDT | TORNADO | 1 Ne Avent Station, MS | A brief EF1 tornado occurred across the forest adjacent to Hicks Camp Road and the Leaf River in rural southwestern Greene County. This tornado was identified via a combination of high resolution satellite imagery and the presence of a weak radar tornado debri |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 7:55 AM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 12:00Z, 1.5 hours before the alert went out and 192 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 245 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -36 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 617 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 141 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -954 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 54 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- -0.0
- Supercell composite
- -0.3
The text
As transmitted.
800
WFUS54 KMOB 181331
TORMOB
MSC039-041-111-131-181415-
/O.NEW.KMOB.TO.W.0028.260618T1331Z-260618T1415Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
831 AM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern George County in southeastern Mississippi...
Southeastern Perry County in southeastern Mississippi...
Southern Greene County in southeastern Mississippi...
Northeastern Stone County in southeastern Mississippi...
* Until 915 AM CDT.
* At 830 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 11 miles east of Wiggins, 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern George, southeastern Perry, southern Greene and
northeastern Stone Counties.
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 3126 8862 3106 8843 3103 8843 3081 8894
3096 8905
TIME...MOT...LOC 1330Z 239DEG 25KT 3091 8895
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$3 follow-up statements
467
WWUS54 KMOB 181346
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
846 AM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026
MSC131-181355-
/O.CAN.KMOB.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-260618T1415Z/
Stone MS-
846 AM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN STONE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 PM CDT for southeastern
Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3126 8862 3106 8843 3104 8847 3091 8886
3102 8893
TIME...MOT...LOC 1345Z 233DEG 33KT 3100 8882
$$
MSC039-041-111-181415-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-260618T1415Z/
George MS-Perry MS-Greene MS-
846 AM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN GEORGE...SOUTHEASTERN PERRY AND SOUTHERN GREENE
COUNTIES...
At 845 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles south of McLain, or 14 miles west of Lucedale,
moving northeast at 40 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.
Locations impacted include...
Leakesville.
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 3126 8862 3106 8843 3104 8847 3091 8886
3102 8893
TIME...MOT...LOC 1345Z 233DEG 33KT 3100 8882
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$473
WWUS54 KMOB 181355
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
855 AM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026
MSC039-111-181405-
/O.CAN.KMOB.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-260618T1415Z/
George MS-Perry MS-
855 AM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN GEORGE AND SOUTHEASTERN PERRY
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 PM CDT for southeastern
Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3126 8862 3106 8843 3104 8847 3100 8874
3100 8878 3105 8882
TIME...MOT...LOC 1355Z 239DEG 25KT 3104 8875
$$
MSC041-181415-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-260618T1415Z/
Greene MS-
855 AM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 AM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
GREENE COUNTY...
At 855 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 6 miles southeast of McLain, or 12 miles northwest of
Lucedale, 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.
Locations impacted include...
Leakesville.
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 3126 8862 3106 8843 3104 8847 3100 8874
3100 8878 3105 8882
TIME...MOT...LOC 1355Z 239DEG 25KT 3104 8875
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$860
WWUS54 KMOB 181406
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
906 AM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026
MSC041-181415-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-260618T1415Z/
Greene MS-
906 AM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 AM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN GREENE COUNTY...
At 906 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles southwest of Leakesville, moving northeast at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Leakesville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3110 8846 3109 8849 3106 8856 3103 8869
3113 8871 3123 8859
TIME...MOT...LOC 1406Z 239DEG 25KT 3108 8867
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 6:59 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Stone | 46 min |
| Jun 18, 7:15 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Stone | 3 hr |
| Jun 18, 7:19 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Stone | 23 min |
| Jun 18, 7:52 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Greene, Perry | 38 min |
| Jun 18, 7:55 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Perry, Stone | 50 min |
| Jun 18, 8:01 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Perry, Stone | 3 hr |
| Jun 18, 8:25 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Greene, Perry | 50 min |
| Jun 18, 8:29 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Stone | 46 min |
| Jun 18, 9:11 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | George, Greene, Perry, Stone | 49 min |
| Jun 18, 9:33 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | George, Greene, Perry, Stone, Wayne | 57 min |
| Jun 18, 9:46 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | George, Perry, Stone | 31 min |
| Jun 18, 9:48 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Greene | 26 min |
| Jun 18, 10:11 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Stone | 6 hr |
| Jun 18, 10:21 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Greene | 20 min |
| Jun 18, 10:31 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | George, Greene | 6 hr |
| Jun 18, 10:55 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Perry | 6 hr |
| Jun 18, 11:06 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Stone | 39 min |
| Jun 18, 11:36 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | George, Stone | 39 min |
| Jun 18, 12:15 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | George | 47 min |
| Jun 18, 1:06 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | George | 3 hr |
| Jun 18, 5:27 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | George, Greene, Perry, Stone | 3 hr |
| Jun 18, 5:34 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | George | 41 min |
| Jun 18, 6:02 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | George, Stone | 43 min |
| Jun 18, 6:17 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | George | 43 min |
| Jun 18, 6:27 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | George, Stone | 5 hr |
| Jun 18, 6:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | George | 45 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.