Winds of 70 mph and hail could hit South Mississippi as storm system moves across Coast

Strong thunderstorms will sweep across the Mississippi Coast on Monday with strong winds that could drop hail, spin waterspouts and bring some risk of tornadoes, forecasters said.

Several severe thunderstorm warnings and a tornado warning in northern Harrison County had expired by mid-morning as the line of storms thundered southeast.

But the Mississippi Coast was still under a severe thunderstorm watch until 11 a.m. Forecasters earlier warned of wind gusts up to 70 mph and quarter-sized hail.

Forecasters also said a thunderstorm capable of creating waterspouts was south of Pass Christian around 9 a.m. The National Weather Service issued a special marine warning for the Mississippi Sound until 10:15 a.m. and said conditions could be dangerous near the water.

A flash flood warning extends through 12:15 p.m. across parts of Jackson County, including Hurley and Wade.

The storms are part of a line moving from Louisiana that forecasters said could down tree branches and damage cars, mobile homes and roofs.

The worst of the weather is expected to leave the Mississippi Coast by 1 p.m.

Monday was the second day in a row that severe weather hit South Mississippi. The National Weather Service said 10 inches of rain led to flash flood emergencies on Sunday in northern Jackson County. A tornado was also spotted that afternoon near Vancleave.

Forecasters said Monday morning that between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain had already fallen in the area.

This is a developing story and may be updated.

This story was originally published March 31, 2025 at 8:16 AM.