Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/01/2026 17:47

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 7:47PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 1, 2026 - 5:47pm
Expires: 
July 1, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
At 747 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lambert to near Drew. Movement was west at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Cleveland, Ruleville, Drew, Renova, Merigold, Parchman, and Rome.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for north central and northwestern Mississippi.
Area Description: 
Bolivar; Sunflower
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS