Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 2 at 10:28PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 2, 2025 - 8:28pm
Expires:
May 2, 2025 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1028 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms
capable of producing funnel clouds along a line extending from near
Slidell to near Lake Catherine to 11 miles south of Pearlington.
Movement was northeast 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...
Pearlington, Slidell, Stennis Space Center, Shoreline Park, and
Waveland.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 260 and 273.
Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 10.
Interstate 12 near mile marker 84.
Interstate 59 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 3.
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.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Southeast St. Tammany; Northern St. Tammany; Northern Hancock; Southern Hancock
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA