Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 25 at 1:08PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 25, 2025 - 11:08am
Expires:
April 25, 2025 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 108 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms
capable of producing funnel clouds along a line extending from near
Kingston to 6 miles southeast of Garden City to Little Springs.
Movement was southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and penny 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...
Smithdale, Gloster, Summit, Crosby, and Mccomb.
This includes Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 18
and 21.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Wilkinson; Amite; Pike
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA