Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 8:21PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 6:21pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 821 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms extending from 25 miles north of Hurley to 10 miles
east of Big Point, or extending from 37 miles north of Escatawpa to
15 miles northeast of Escatawpa, moving west at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Moss Point, Escatawpa, Big Point, Wade, Hurley and Helena.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
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 Jackson; Southern Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov