Louisiana, Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/01/2026 14:41

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 4:41PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 1, 2026 - 2:41pm
Expires: 
July 1, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 441 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ridgecrest, or near Vidalia, moving northwest at 15 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Natchez, Ferriday, Clayton, Ridgecrest, and Spokane around 445 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northeastern Louisiana...and southwestern Mississippi.
Area Description: 
Concordia; Adams
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS