Active Weather Alerts
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 11:18 PM Aug. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF WESTERN HARRISON, NORTHEASTERN HANCOCK AND SOUTHEASTERN PEARL RIVER COUNTIES THROUGH 700 PM CDT... At 618 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles west of Saucier, or 15 miles north of Diamondhead, moving southwest at 20 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Diamondhead, Saucier, and Kiln. This includes Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 19 and 25. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 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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