Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/05/2026 13:23

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 3:23PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 1:23pm
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 323 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Soso, or 10 miles northwest of Laurel, moving east 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. Locations impacted include... Laurel, Ellisville, Soso, Tuckers Crossing, Moss, Stringer, and Vernon.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Jasper; Jones
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS