Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/16/2026 15:13
At 513 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Saucier, or 15 miles northwest of Gulfport, moving west at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Saucier.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.