Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 6:20PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 4:20pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 620 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mcneil, or 10 miles southwest of Poplarville, 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...
Poplarville and Mcneil.
This includes Interstate 59 in Mississippi between mile markers 12
and 29.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in New Orleans.
Area Description:
Pearl River; Northern Hancock
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov