Mississippi Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/07/2026 05:53

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 7 at 7:53AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 7, 2026 - 5:53am
Expires: 
May 7, 2026 - 6:30am
Description: 
At 753 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles east of Wiggins to 3 miles west of McHenry. Movement was east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Wiggins, Perkinston, and McHenry.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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.
Area Description: 
Stone; George
Forcast Office: 
NWS Mobile AL