Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 10:19PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 4, 2026 - 8:19pm
Expires:
April 4, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 1019 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing funnel clouds near Stennis Space Center, or 9
miles west of Waveland, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds and winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...If a funnel cloud briefly touches down, minor damage to
outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down
tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Bay St. Louis, Waveland, Diamondhead, Shoreline Park, Pearlington,
and Kiln.
This includes Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and
20.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near marine areas, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from
the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be
caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Southeast St. Tammany; Southern Hancock; Southern Harrison
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov