Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 4:11PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 2:11pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 409 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing wind gusts of up to 35 mph over Big Point, or 8
miles northeast of Escatawpa, moving west at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph. Funnel clouds also possible.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Escatawpa, Hurley, Big Point, Vancleave, Wade, and Helena.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Northern Jackson; Southern Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov