Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 9 at 5:32PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 3:32pm
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 529 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing funnel clouds near Center Point, or 8 miles
northwest of Mccomb, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds, wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph, and penny
size hail.
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...
Summit.
This includes Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 19
and 24.
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