Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 2:16PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 12:16pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 215 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Wade, or 7 miles north of Escatawpa, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel size 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...
Moss Point, Escatawpa, Wade, Helena, Hurley, Big Point, Vancleave,
and Hickory Hills.
This includes Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 71
and 76.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northern Jackson; Southern Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: