Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 1:20AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 11:20pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
At 120 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Biloxi, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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, D'iberville,
Latimer, Gulf Hills, and Gulfport Airport.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 29 and 53.
Interstate 110 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 4.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northern Harrison; Southern Harrison; Southern Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov