Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 6:33PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 4:33pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 633 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Vancleave, or near Escatawpa, moving east at 5 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...
Moss Point, Escatawpa, Vancleave, and Helena.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northern Jackson; Southern Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov