Pine Belt prepares for Tuesday's severe weather
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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