Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 7:33AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 5:33am
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
At 733 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles west of Poplarville to Mcneil to near
Pearl River. Movement was southeast at 35 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...
Slidell, Picayune, Bay St. Louis, Waveland, Poplarville, Diamondhead,
Pearl River, Kiln, Pearlington, Lacombe, Shoreline Park, Stennis
Space Center, Mcneil, and Slidell Airport.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 259 and 273.
Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 18.
Interstate 12 between mile markers 70 and 84.
Interstate 59 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 11.
Interstate 59 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 27.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Southeast St. Tammany; Eastern Orleans; Northern St. Tammany; Southwestern St. Tammany; Pearl River; Northern Hancock; Northern Harrison; Southern Hancock
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: