Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 9:41PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 7:41pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 940 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Garden City to near Woodville. Movement
was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size 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...
Gloster and Crosby.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
these storms pass.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southern
Mississippi.
Area Description:
Wilkinson; Amite
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov