Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/05/2026 12:54

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 2:54PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 12:54pm
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 254 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ethel, or 11 miles east of Kosciusko, moving southeast at 10 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... Zama around 305 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Choctaw; Attala; Winston; Leake
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS