Cedar Point School, MS Weather Warnings

Special Marine Warning issued June 6 at 6:42PM CDT until June 6 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA SMWLIX The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Lake Borgne... Mississippi Sound... * Until 845 PM CDT. * At 641 PM CDT, a cluster of severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts was located near Pass Christian. The cluster of severe thunderstorms were nearly stationary. 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. * Locations impacted include... Cat Island, Bay St. Louis, Waveland, Long Beach, Pass Christian, Rigolets, Lake Borgne, and Gulfport. Strong winds will be dangerous for boaters or anyone near the water. Boaters should avoid waterspouts and never navigate near them. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. Waterspouts can move onshore as a tornado! Seek shelter in a sturdy building or move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.

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Flash Flood Warning issued June 6 at 7:34PM CDT until June 6 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA FFWLIX The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Hancock County in southern Mississippi... * Until 1030 PM CDT. * At 734 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Bay St. Louis, Waveland and Shoreline Park. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

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