Mississippi Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/22/2026 17:48

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 7:48PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 22, 2026 - 5:48pm
Expires: 
May 22, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 748 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles west of Dolorosa to 6 miles southeast of Garden City. Movement was northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 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... Dolorosa and Crosby.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in New Orleans.
Area Description: 
Wilkinson; Amite
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA