Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 3:52PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 12, 2026 - 1:52pm
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 352 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts over marine areas
along a line extending from near Long Beach to 8 miles south of St.
Martin to near Petit Bois Island. Movement was northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous waters. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs
and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Gulfport, Biloxi, Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, Long Beach, Moss Point,
Pass Christian, St. Martin, Escatawpa, Gautier, D'iberville, Latimer,
Lyman, Gulf Hills, Gulf Park Estates, Hickory Hills, Vancleave, and
Gulfport Airport.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 27 and 70.
Interstate 110 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 4.
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.
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:
Northern Harrison; Southern Harrison; Southern Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: