Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 8:07PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 6:07pm
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 807 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lyman, or 10 miles northwest of Gulfport, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch 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, Biloxi, Ocean Springs, Long Beach, St. Martin, D'iberville,
Saucier, Latimer, Lyman, Gulf Hills, and Gulfport Airport.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 20 and 50.
Interstate 110 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 4.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
southern Mississippi.
Area Description:
Northern Harrison; Northern Jackson; Southern Harrison; Southern Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov