Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 6:02PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 4:02pm
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 602 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Big Point to 8 miles north of Latimer.
Movement was southeast at 20 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...
Biloxi, Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, Moss Point, St. Martin, Escatawpa,
Gautier, Wade, Latimer, Big Point, Helena, Hurley, Gulf Hills,
Vancleave, Gulf Park Estates, and Hickory Hills.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 48 and 76.
Interstate 110 in Mississippi near mile marker 2.
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