Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 11:01PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 4, 2026 - 9:01pm
Expires:
April 4, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
At 1101 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing funnel clouds over Pearlington, or 11 miles west
of Waveland, moving east at 10 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...
Waveland, Pearlington, and Shoreline Park.
This includes Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and
13.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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; Southern Hancock
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: