Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 1:16PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 6, 2026 - 11:16am
Expires:
June 6, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 116 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing funnel clouds over Mcneil, or 10 miles north of
Picayune, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds and winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...If a funnel cloud briefly touches down, minor damage to
outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down
tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Mcneil.
This includes Interstate 59 in Mississippi between mile markers 10
and 19.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Pearl River; Northern Hancock
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA