Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/01/2026 17:52

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 7:52PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 1, 2026 - 5:52pm
Expires: 
July 1, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 752 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Flowers, or 10 miles east of Vicksburg, moving west at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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. Locations impacted include... Vicksburg, Bovina, and Flowers.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for central and west central Mississippi.
Area Description: 
Warren
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS