Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 25 at 4:05PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 25, 2026 - 2:05pm
Expires:
June 25, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 405 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing funnel clouds near Latimer, or 10 miles north of
Biloxi, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds, winds in excess of 40 mph, and pea size
hail.
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...
Biloxi, Ocean Springs, St. Martin, Gautier, D'iberville, Latimer,
Gulf Hills, Gulf Park Estates, Hickory Hills, and Vancleave.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 45 and 63.
Interstate 110 in Mississippi between mile markers 2 and 4.
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.
Area Description:
Northern Harrison; Northern Jackson; Southern Harrison; Southern Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: