Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 11 at 4:39PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 11, 2026 - 2:39pm
Expires:
September 11, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 439 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Poplarville, moving southeast 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...
Poplarville and Mcneil.
This includes Interstate 59 in Mississippi between mile markers 13
and 42.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Pearl River; Northern Hancock
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov