Mississippi Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/15/2026 13:35

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 15 at 3:35PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 15, 2026 - 1:35pm
Expires: 
June 15, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 335 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms capable of producing funnel clouds along a line extending from 13 miles west of Saucier to 8 miles northeast of Diamondhead. Movement was northeast at 30 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... Saucier and Lyman.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Northern Hancock; Northern Harrison
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov