Mississippi Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/07/2026 06:31

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 7 at 8:31AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 7, 2026 - 6:31am
Expires: 
May 7, 2026 - 7:00am
Description: 
At 831 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wade, or 14 miles north of Escatawpa, moving east at 55 mph. 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... Hurley, Big Point, Wade, and Vancleave.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Northern Jackson; Southern Jackson
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA