Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 7:59PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 5:59pm
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 759 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles northwest of Vancleave, or 15 miles north of St. Martin, moving
southwest at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Gulfport, Biloxi, St. Martin, D'iberville, Latimer, Vancleave, and
Gulf Hills.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 36 and 52.
Interstate 110 in Mississippi between mile markers 2 and 4.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Northern Harrison; Northern Jackson; Southern Harrison; Southern Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: