First published 10/9/2026, 9:58:15 AM UTC · Last updated 10/9/2026, 9:58:15 AM UTC

Storm Surge Warning issued October 9 at 4:12AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

The warning covers Southern Harrison, including Gulfport, Biloxi, Pass Christian, and Long Beach; life-threatening storm surge of 3–5 feet above ground is possible in surge-prone areas. The source says preparations should be underway and action taken before conditions become hazardous.

Illustrative image: Nashville side of house facing St. Charles Avenue, Uptown New Orleans — Infrogmation of New Orleans/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Why it matters

People in the affected area are urged to complete preparations for potentially life-threatening storm surge and hazardous conditions.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 5/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceStorm Surge Warning issued October 9 at 4:12AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

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