Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 4:08PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 2:08pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 407 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Saucier to near
D'iberville to near Hickory Hills. Movement was southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea 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, Ocean Springs, Long Beach, St. Martin, Gautier,
D'iberville, Latimer, Lyman, Saucier, Gulf Hills, Vancleave, Gulf
Park Estates, Hickory Hills, and Gulfport Airport.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 31 and 64.
Interstate 110 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 4.
Instruction:
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.
If on or near marine areas, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from
the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be
caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Northern Harrison; Northern Jackson; Southern Harrison; Southern Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov