Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 4:38PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 2:38pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 438 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northwest of Latimer, or 9 miles north of Biloxi, moving
southwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch 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...
Gulfport, Biloxi, Long Beach, D'iberville, Saucier, Lyman, Latimer,
and Gulfport Airport.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 29 and 47.
Interstate 110 in Mississippi near mile marker 4.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in New Orleans.
Area Description:
Northern Harrison; Northern Jackson; Southern Harrison
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov