Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 9 at 4:32PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 2:32pm
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 432 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Osyka, or 12 miles south of Mccomb, moving northeast at 35 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...
Mccomb, Magnolia, Osyka, and Mccomb Airport.
This includes Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and
17.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Amite; Pike
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov