Louisiana, Mississippi Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/25/2026 03:58

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 5:58AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 25, 2026 - 3:58am
Expires: 
May 25, 2026 - 4:45am
Description: 
At 558 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Kiln, or 8 miles northwest of Diamondhead, moving north at 10 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Bogalusa, Picayune, Diamondhead, Kiln, Mcneil, Crossroads, and Stennis Space Center. This includes the following Interstates... Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 3 and 18. Interstate 59 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 27.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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: 
Washington; Pearl River; Northern Hancock; Northern Harrison; Southern Hancock; Southern Harrison
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov