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Special Weather Statements right now
Updated
Yes: 1 Special Weather Statement in effect in 2 states Louisiana (1), Mississippi (1)
Every active Special Weather Statement in the United States from the National Weather Service, refreshed every few minutes, with what it means and what to do.
- Active special weather statements
- 1
- States affected
- 2 LA, MS
- Next to expire
- Sun 7:00 pm CDT
- Most recently issued
- Sun 12:36 am CDT
- Severe Thunderstorm Warnings now
- 1
- All NWS alerts now
- 419
Are there any special weather statements right now?
The National Weather Service has 1 active Special Weather Statement as of Sun 6:51 pm EDT, covering parts of Louisiana, Mississippi.
There is also 1 Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect.
The longest-running ends Sun 7:00 pm CDT for Pointe Coupee; West Feliciana; East Feliciana; St. Helena; Washington; Iberville; West Baton Rouge; East Baton Rouge;....
Active Special Weather Statements
| State | Area (counties / zones) | Issued | Expires | Cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA, MS | Pointe Coupee; West Feliciana; East Feliciana; St. Helena; Washington; Iberville; West Baton Rouge; East Baton Rouge; Assumption; St. James; Northern... | Sun 12:36 am CDT | Sun 7:00 pm CDT | Baton Rouge, Gulfport, West Gulfport +3 |
Times are in the local time of the (first) state the alert covers. City links show places on our list inside the alert area (by polygon or NWS zone code).
What a Special Weather Statement means
A heads-up about weather that is notable but below advisory or warning level, often a strong storm with gusty wind and small hail, or a coming change worth knowing about.
What to do during a Special Weather Statement
Read the statement for details and keep an eye on updates; it can precede a warning.
Watch vs warning vs advisory
A watch means the ingredients are in place and the hazard is possible: be prepared. A warning means the hazard is happening, imminent or very likely: act now to protect life and property. An advisory is for less severe conditions that are still a nuisance or risky, and a statement is information that falls below those levels.
The companion product to the Special Weather Statement is the Severe Thunderstorm Warning, with 1 active now.
Other alert types right now
- Tornado Warnings 0 active
- Tornado Watches 0 active
- Severe Thunderstorm Warnings 1 active
- Severe Thunderstorm Watches 0 active
- Winter Storm Warnings 2 active
- Winter Storm Watches 1 active
- Winter Weather Advisories 6 active
- Blizzard Warnings 0 active
- Ice Storm Warnings 0 active
- Flood Warnings 15 active
- Flash Flood Warnings 1 active
- Flood Watches 3 active
- Heat Advisories 0 active
- Extreme Heat Warnings 0 active
- Extreme Cold Warnings 0 active
- Hurricane Warnings 0 active
- Tropical Storm Warnings 0 active
- High Wind Warnings 0 active
- Red Flag Warnings 0 active
- Dense Fog Advisories 1 active