Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 12:28AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 10:28pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
At 1227 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Sandy Hook to 10 miles
northeast of Crossroads to near Poplarville to 15 miles west of
Perkinston. Movement was southwest at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel 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...
Bogalusa, Poplarville, Varnado, Mcneil, Crossroads, and Angie.
This includes Interstate 59 in Mississippi between mile markers 14
and 42.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Washington; Pearl River; Northern Hancock
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov