Pine Belt prepares for Tuesday's severe weather

Parts of the Pine Belt will be under an enhanced to moderate risk of severe weather. Local officials tell FOX23 the following is in Tuesday's (March 22nd) forecast...

\ Damaging winds up to 70 m.p.h.

\ Large hail to golf ball size

\ Likely tornadoes with some possibly strong

\ Severe thunderstorms

\ Flash flooding

The following shelters are open...

\ Forrest County: The 361 Shelter at 946 Sullivan Drive

\ Jones County: The 361 Saferoom at 1425 Ellisville Boulevard in Laurel

\ Lamar County: The shelter at 105 Central Industrial Row in Purvis