Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 25 at 6:17AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 25, 2026 - 4:17am
Expires:
April 25, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
At 616 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Lyman, or 7 miles northwest of Gulfport, moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Gulfport, Biloxi, Ocean Springs, Long Beach, St. Martin, D'iberville,
Lyman, Saucier, Latimer, and Gulfport Airport.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 19 and 47.
Interstate 110 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 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.
This storm 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:
Northern Harrison; Southern Harrison
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: