Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 8:56PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 6:56pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 855 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Deer Park to near Black Hawk. Movement was
east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 to 50 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...
Woodville, Fort Adams, Dolorosa, and Crosby.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near marine areas, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from
the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be
caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southern
Mississippi.
Area Description:
Wilkinson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov