Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/03/2026 19:04

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 9:04PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 7:04pm
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description: 
At 904 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Lumberton, or 7 miles north of Poplarville, moving southwest at 10 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Poplarville. This includes Interstate 59 in Mississippi between mile markers 24 and 42.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Pearl River
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA