Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 3:14PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 12, 2026 - 1:14pm
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 314 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles east of Saucier to near Vancleave.
Movement was east at 15 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, Saucier, Vancleave, Latimer, and Hickory Hills.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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 Harrison; Northern Jackson; Southern Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: