Louisiana, Mississippi Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/15/2026 15:13

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 15 at 5:13PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 15, 2026 - 3:13pm
Expires: 
June 15, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 513 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms capable of producing funnel clouds along a line extending from 8 miles south of Ruth to 9 miles northeast of Franklinton. Movement was east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Funnel clouds and winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...If a funnel cloud briefly touches down, minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Franklinton, Tylertown, Salem, and Dexter.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Washington; Pike; Walthall
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov