Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 3:24PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 1:24pm
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 324 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mcneil, or 9 miles northeast of Picayune, moving south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea 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...
Picayune and Mcneil.
This includes Interstate 59 in Mississippi between mile markers 2 and
18.
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.
Area Description:
Pearl River; Northern Hancock
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov