Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 7 at 1:06PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 7, 2026 - 11:06am
Expires:
September 7, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 106 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Waveland, moving west at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Bay St. Louis, Waveland, Diamondhead, Kiln, Pearlington, and
Shoreline Park.
This includes Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 3 and
18.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Southeast St. Tammany; Northern Hancock; Southern Hancock
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov