Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 4:10PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 2:10pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 410 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms
capable of producing funnel clouds along a line extending from 11
miles southeast of Poplarville to near Picayune. Movement was east at
20 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds, wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, and half inch
hail.
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...
Picayune, Poplarville, Diamondhead, Abita Springs, Saucier, Kiln,
Bush, Mcneil, Stennis Space Center, and Shoreline Park.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 9 and 16.
Interstate 59 in Louisiana between mile markers 7 and 11.
Interstate 59 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 28.
Instruction:
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions
they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a
funnel cloud is spotted move indoors or to safe harbor and report
your sighting to the National Weather Service.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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 St. Tammany; Pearl River; Northern Hancock; Northern Harrison; Southern Hancock
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov