Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 4:22AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 2:22am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 2:45am
Description:
At 421 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Gulf Hills, or over St. Martin, moving east at 45 mph. Another
strong storm was located near Hurley, or just east of Wade moving
east at 45 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...
Biloxi, Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, Moss Point, St. Martin, Escatawpa,
Gautier, D'iberville, Wade, Latimer, Big Point, Helena, Gulf Hills,
Hurley, Vancleave, Gulf Park Estates, and Hickory Hills.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 45 and 76.
Interstate 110 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 4.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northern Harrison; Northern Jackson; Southern Harrison; Southern Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov