Station Name: MISSISSIPPI SOUND AT USGS MERRILL SHELL BANK LIGHT
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet / 0 meters

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Pass Christian, MS
Harris County

GPS Coordinates: 30.23825405, -89.24281939

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 12:35PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 12:35 PM
Expires: Fri August 22, 2025, 2:00 PM

At 1234 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Slidell. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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... Slidell, Pearl River, Pearlington, Stennis Space Center, and Slidell Airport. This includes the following Interstates... Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 261 and 273. Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 6. Interstate 12 between mile markers 81 and 84. Interstate 59 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 10.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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.

Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 1:25PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 1:25 PM
Expires: Fri August 22, 2025, 2:30 PM

At 125 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Long Beach, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Gulfport, Long Beach, Lyman, and Gulfport Airport. This includes Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 22 and 37.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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.

Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 12:37PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 12:37 PM
Expires: Fri August 22, 2025, 2:00 PM

At 1237 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Gretna, or over Harvey. These storms were nearly stationary. 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... New Orleans, Chalmette, Marrero, Harvey, East New Orleans, Timberlane, Belle Chasse, Metairie, Jefferson, Gretna, Westwego, Woodmere, Violet, Terrytown, Meraux, Poydras, Estelle, Arabi, and Lakefront Airport. This includes the following Interstates... Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 231 and 255. Interstate 510 between mile markers 1 and 3. Interstate 610 between mile markers 1 and 4.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

Flood Advisory issued August 22 at 12:32PM CDT until August 22 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 12:32 PM
Expires: Fri August 22, 2025, 3:30 PM

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Louisiana, including the following parishes, Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines and St. Bernard. * WHEN...Until 330 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1229 PM CDT, trained weather spotters reported heavy rain causing urban and small stream flooding in Belle Chasse due to thunderstorms. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Belle Chasse and the Westbank are the most likely places to experience minor flooding. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... New Orleans, Timberlane, Harvey, Chalmette, Belle Chasse, Marrero, Avondale, Gretna, Westwego, Terrytown, Arabi, Woodmere, Meraux, Estelle and Bridge City. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 1:01PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 1:01 PM
Expires: Fri August 22, 2025, 2:30 PM

At 101 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Abita Springs, or 10 miles east of Covington. These storms were nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Slidell, Covington, Abita Springs, Lacombe, and Slidell Airport. This includes Interstate 12 between mile markers 62 and 80.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.