Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 6:32PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 4:32pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 632 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Latimer, or 7 miles north of St. Martin, moving southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Gulfport, Biloxi, Ocean Springs, St. Martin, D'iberville, Latimer,
Lyman, and Gulf Hills.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 35 and 51.
Interstate 110 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 4.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northern Harrison; Northern Jackson; Southern Harrison; Southern Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov