Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/01/2026 16:30

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 1, 2026 - 4:30pm
Expires: 
July 1, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 629 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles northwest of Wade, or 14 miles southwest of Lucedale, moving west at 25 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Jackson County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Northern Jackson
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA