Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 3:36PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 12, 2026 - 1:36pm
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 336 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing funnel clouds over Gulf Hills, or over St.
Martin, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds and winds in excess of 40 mph.
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, Gulf Hills,
Gulf Park Estates, Hickory Hills, Latimer, and Vancleave.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 47 and 64.
Interstate 110 in Mississippi near mile marker 1.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions
they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a
funnel cloud is spotted move indoors or to safe harbor and report
your sighting to the National Weather Service.
If on or near marine areas, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from
the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be
caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Southern Harrison; Southern Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: