Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 5:24PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 3:24pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 524 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms capable of producing funnel clouds along a line
extending from 10 miles north of Kiln to near Slidell. Movement was
northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds and winds in excess of 40 mph.
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...
Slidell, Bay St. Louis, Waveland, Diamondhead, Eden Isle, Pearl
River, Kiln, Pearlington, Shoreline Park, and Stennis Space Center.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 259 and 273.
Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 18.
Interstate 12 between mile markers 81 and 84.
Interstate 59 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 9.
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.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
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:
Southeast St. Tammany; Northern St. Tammany; Southwestern St. Tammany; Northern Hancock; Southern Hancock
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov