Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 8 at 1:57PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 8, 2026 - 11:57am
Expires:
September 8, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 156 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southeast of Poplarville, moving northwest at 20 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...
Poplarville.
This includes Interstate 59 in Mississippi between mile markers 21
and 35.
Instruction:
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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead
to significantly reduced visibility along area roadways as well as
localized flooding. Motorists in the area should exercise caution.
Area Description:
Pearl River
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov