Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 5:57PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 3:57pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 557 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lyman, or 12 miles northwest of Gulfport, moving south at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel 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...
Gulfport, Saucier, and Lyman.
This includes Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 33
and 34.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northern Harrison; Southern Harrison
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov