Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 7 at 12:27AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2025 - 10:27pm
Expires:
May 6, 2025 - 11:15pm
Description:
At 1226 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms capable of producing funnel clouds along a line
extending from near Pearl River to Pearlington to near Lake
Catherine. Movement was northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and pea size hail.
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...
Bay St. Louis, Kiln, Diamondhead, Pearl River, Waveland, Pearlington,
Shoreline Park, Stennis Space Center, and Slidell.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 268 and 273.
Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 23.
Interstate 59 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 7.
Instruction:
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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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; Eastern Orleans; Northern St. Tammany; Northern Hancock; Northern Harrison; Southern Hancock; Southern Harrison
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA