Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 9 at 8:16AM CDT until May 9 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 6:16am
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
At 816 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Bay St. Louis,
moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Gulfport, Biloxi, Long Beach, Bay St. Louis, Waveland, Diamondhead,
Shoreline Park, and Gulfport Airport.
This includes Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 14
and 39.
Instruction:
If on or near areas of water, get away and move to safe shelter
immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be
struck by lightning. Severe thunderstorms can produce large capsizing
waves, even on small bodies of water. Move into dock and seek safe
shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Hancock, MS; Harrison, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov