Active Weather Alerts
Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 5:06 PM Oct. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
The areas affected include... Mississippi Sound... Lake Borgne... Breton Sound... Chandeleur Sound... Coastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River out 20 nm... Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out 20 NM... * At 1206 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated an area of strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and brief, weak waterspouts. Locations impacted include... Chandeleur Sound and Breton Sound. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office. &&
Special Marine Warning
Issued: 4:53 PM Oct. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out 20 NM... Mississippi Sound... * Until 100 PM CDT. * At 1152 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located 7 nm south of Petit Bois Pass, moving north at 15 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Waterspouts can quickly form and capsize boats...damage vessels and oil rigs...and create suddenly higher waves. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * The severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds will be dangerous for boaters or anyone near the water. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. Seek shelter or move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. && WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE; HAIL...0.00IN; WIND...>34KTS
Flood Watch
Issued: 5:46 AM Oct. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southern Mississippi, including the following areas, Northern Hancock, Northern Harrison, Northern Jackson, Southern Hancock, Southern Harrison and Southern Jackson. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms producing locally heavy rainfall are expected through this evening. Additional rainfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches with locally higher amounts are possible across the watch area through midnight Sunday evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
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