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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 10:13 PM Aug. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF NORTHWESTERN HARRISON COUNTY THROUGH 600 PM CDT ... At 513 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Saucier, or 15 miles northwest of Gulfport, moving west at 15 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Saucier. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN; MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
Extreme Heat Warning
Issued: 3:47 PM Aug. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warnings, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115 expected. * WHERE...All of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...For today's ongoing Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning on Monday, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. &&
Extreme Heat Warning
Issued: 3:47 PM Aug. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warnings, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115 expected. * WHERE...All of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...For today's ongoing Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning on Monday, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. &&
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