Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 5:04PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 3:04pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 504 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing waterspouts over marine areas over Eden Isle,
moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous waters. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs
and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Slidell, Eden Isle, and Pearlington.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 260 and 273.
Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 4.
Interstate 12 near mile marker 84.
Interstate 59 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 3.
Instruction:
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in New Orleans.
If on or near marine areas, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from
the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be
caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Southeast St. Tammany; Northern St. Tammany; Southern Hancock
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: