Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 5:37PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 3:37pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 537 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southeast of Poplarville, moving south at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central Pearl
River County.
This includes Interstate 59 in Mississippi between mile markers 20
and 27.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Pearl River
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov