Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 6:30AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 26, 2026 - 4:30am
Expires:
April 26, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
At 629 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Wesson to near
Dolorosa. Movement was southeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Mccomb, Liberty, Magnolia, Summit, Centreville, Tylertown, Woodville,
Gloster, Osyka, Smithdale, Salem, Dolorosa, Dexter, Gillsburg,
Crosby, and Mccomb Airport.
This includes Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and
24.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
these storms pass.
Area Description:
Wilkinson; Amite; Pike; Walthall
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: