Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/05/2026 12:16

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 2:16PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 12:16pm
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 216 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Collins, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Collins, Seminary, Sanford, and Hebron.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Jefferson Davis; Covington; Jones
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS