Mississippi Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/08/2026 23:43

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 1:43AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 8, 2026 - 11:43pm
Expires: 
May 9, 2026 - 12:00am
Description: 
At 143 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Long Beach, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea 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, Long Beach, and Gulfport Airport.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Southern Harrison
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA