Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/04/2026 11:40

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 1:40PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 11:40am
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description: 
At 140 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Steele, or 12 miles north of Forest. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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... Walnut Grove around 145 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: 
Leake; Scott
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS