Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 11:33AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 9:33am
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1133 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Vancleave, or 11 miles northeast of St. Martin,
moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
St. Martin, Hurley, Vancleave, Wade, Latimer, and Gulf Hills.
This includes Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 48
and 54.
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.
Area Description:
Northern Jackson; Southern Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov