Louisiana, Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/17/2026 19:04

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 17 at 9:04PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 17, 2026 - 7:04pm
Expires: 
June 17, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description: 
At 904 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southwest of Dexter, or 10 miles north of Franklinton, moving north at 45 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... Tylertown, Salem, and Dexter.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Washington; Walthall
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA