Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/12/2026 12:41

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 2:41PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 12, 2026 - 12:41pm
Expires: 
July 12, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 241 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Latimer, or 7 miles northeast of St. Martin, moving northeast at 5 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Escatawpa, Vancleave, Hickory Hills, and Latimer.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in New Orleans.
Area Description: 
Northern Jackson; Southern Jackson
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA