Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 7 at 12:31PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 7, 2026 - 10:31am
Expires:
September 7, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 1230 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Bay St. Louis, moving west at 10 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...
Bay St. Louis, Waveland, Diamondhead, Kiln, and Shoreline Park.
This includes Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 8 and
19.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Northern Hancock; Southern Hancock; Southern Harrison
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov