Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 24, 2026 - 12:15pm
Expires:
June 24, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 215 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Varnado to near Sun. Movement was
southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Bogalusa, Picayune, Poplarville, Varnado, Sun, Bush, Mcneil,
Crossroads, and Angie.
This includes Interstate 59 in Mississippi between mile markers 4 and
36.
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.
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:
Washington; Northern St. Tammany; Pearl River
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: