Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/05/2026 11:23

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 1:23PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 11:23am
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description: 
At 122 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Monticello, moving southeast at 35 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... Robinwood and Arm around 130 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: 
Lawrence
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS