Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 15 at 2:58PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 15, 2026 - 12:58pm
Expires:
June 15, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 258 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing funnel clouds over Picayune, moving northeast at
25 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds and wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...If a funnel cloud briefly touches down, minor damage to
outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down
tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Picayune, Mcneil, Stennis Space Center, and Kiln.
This includes Interstate 59 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and
25.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near marine areas, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from
the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be
caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Pearl River; Northern Hancock; Southern Hancock
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: