Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 11:00pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
At 1259 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Varnado to 7 miles south of Poplarville to
12 miles southwest of McHenry to near Saucier. Movement was south at
10 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...
Gulfport, Biloxi, Bogalusa, Poplarville, Saucier, Lyman, Mcneil, and
Crossroads.
This includes Interstate 59 in Mississippi between mile markers 9 and
42.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Washington; Pearl River; Northern Hancock; Northern Harrison
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov