Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/09/2026 15:16

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 5:16PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 9, 2026 - 3:16pm
Expires: 
July 9, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 515 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Camp Shelby, or 10 miles south of Petal, moving northeast at 20 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... McLaurin.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Forrest
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS