Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 2:41PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 12, 2026 - 12:41pm
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 241 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Latimer, or 7 miles northeast of St. Martin,
moving northeast at 5 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...
Escatawpa, Vancleave, Hickory Hills, and Latimer.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in New Orleans.
Area Description:
Northern Jackson; Southern Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: