Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 5:07PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 3:07pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 506 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing wind gusts in excess of 40 mph over Moss Point,
moving southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph. Funnel clouds are also possible.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Pascagoula, Moss Point, Escatawpa, Gautier, and Hickory Hills.
This includes Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 61
and 74.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Southern Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov