Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 25 at 4:41PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 25, 2026 - 2:41pm
Expires:
June 25, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 441 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing funnel clouds near Diamondhead. This
thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds and winds in excess of 40 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...
Long Beach, Pass Christian, and Diamondhead.
This includes Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 19
and 29.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions
they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a
funnel cloud is spotted move indoors or to safe harbor and report
your sighting to the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Northern Hancock; Northern Harrison; Southern Harrison
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: