Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 4:17AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 2:17am
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
At 417 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Helena, or near Escatawpa, moving north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Pascagoula, Moss Point, Escatawpa, Gautier, Wade, Helena, Hurley, Big
Point, Hickory Hills, and Vancleave.
This includes Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 64
and 76.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northern Jackson; Southern Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov