Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA
Issued by NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
507 PM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026
MSZ088-152230-
Southern Jackson MS-
507 PM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF SOUTHEASTERN JACKSON
COUNTY THROUGH 530 PM CDT
...
At 506 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing wind gusts in excess of 40 mph over Moss Point,
moving southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph. Funnel clouds are also possible.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Pascagoula, Moss Point, Escatawpa, Gautier, and Hickory Hills.
This includes Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 61
and 74.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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LAT...LON 3032 8855 3033 8860 3039 8875 3049 8856
3046 8844
TIME...MOT...LOC 2206Z 046DEG 12KT 3045 8855
FUNNEL CLOUDS...POSSIBLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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95/DM