Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 3:53PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 1:53pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 353 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Big Point, or near Escatawpa, moving west at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Ocean Springs, Moss Point, Escatawpa, Gautier, Helena, Big Point,
Vancleave, Gulf Park Estates, Hickory Hills, Wade, and Gulf Hills.
This includes Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 54
and 76.
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