Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 4:54PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 2:54pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 454 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Big Point, or 10 miles northwest of Grand Bay, moving southeast 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...
Pascagoula, Moss Point, Hurley, Big Point, and Helena.
This includes Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 70
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