Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 7:46PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 5:46pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 746 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Escatawpa, moving southeast 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...
Pascagoula, Moss Point, Escatawpa, Hickory Hills, Helena, and
Vancleave.
This includes Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 63
and 76.
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