Louisiana, Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/24/2026 14:27

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 4:27PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 24, 2026 - 2:27pm
Expires: 
June 24, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 427 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Pearlington, or 8 miles west of Waveland, moving east at 30 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... Waveland, Pearlington, and Shoreline Park.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Southeast St. Tammany; Southern Hancock
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA