Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/04/2026 13:09

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 3:09PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 1:09pm
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 309 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Sharon, or 12 miles northeast of Canton, moving north at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Cameron and Camden around 315 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Attala; Yazoo; Madison; Leake; Rankin; Scott
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS