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Waterspout June 18, 2026 · Mississippi Sound, Gulf of Mexico

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Media reported a waterspout offshore near Beach Boulevard and Pine Street in Biloxi.

The wider storm

A mid-level low pressure system associated with Post-Tropical Storm Arthur pushed slowly through the area resulting in several rounds of thunderstorms over the coastal waters. Some of these storms produced strong downburst winds over the waters resulting in several marine thunderstorm wind events.

Began near Keesler Afb (30.3872, -88.8635).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1344940. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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