Thunderstorm Wind — Harrison, Mississippi

2025-07-01 · near (gpt)gulfport Rgnl A, Harrison, Mississippi

Event narrative

Public reported power lines down on Washington Avenue near Bayou View.

Wider weather episode

Strong to severe thunderstorms impacted the Mississippi Gulf Coast and adjacent waters on July 1, 2025, as a cold front moved into a hot and humid airmass. Over land, storms produced damaging wind gusts up to 76 mph at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, resulting in downed trees, large branches, and power lines across Harrison County. Heavy rainfall also caused flash flooding in Harrison and Jackson Counties, with apartment units flooded in Gulfport, several roads covered in water, and stalled vehicles reported. Over the Mississippi Sound, thunderstorms generated measured wind gusts between 41 and 48 mph at Ship Island, Gulfport, and Bay Waveland Yacht Club buoys.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1286874. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.