Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/02/2026 13:05

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 3:05PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 1:05pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 305 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Swiftown, or near Belzoni, moving west 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... Inverness and Isola around 310 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.
Area Description: 
Sunflower; Humphreys
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS