Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/12/2026 16:59

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 6:59PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 12, 2026 - 4:59pm
Expires: 
July 12, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 659 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Brandon, moving east at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Jackson and Brandon around 705 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Rankin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS