Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 5 at 1:18AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 4, 2026 - 11:18pm
Expires:
April 5, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
At 118 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles west of Wade to Biloxi. Movement was
east at 10 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, Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, Moss Point, St. Martin,
Escatawpa, Gautier, D'iberville, Wade, Latimer, Big Point, Helena,
Gulf Hills, Hurley, Vancleave, Gulf Park Estates, Hickory Hills,
Lyman, and Gulfport Airport.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 29 and 76.
Interstate 110 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 4.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northern Harrison; Northern Jackson; Southern Harrison; Southern Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: