Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/06/2026 12:59

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 2:59PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 6, 2026 - 12:59pm
Expires: 
July 6, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 259 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Big Point, or 7 miles northwest of Grand Bay, moving east at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Moss Point, Big Point, and Helena. This includes Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 72 and 76.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Northern Jackson; Southern Jackson
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA