Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/12/2026 18:18

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 8:18PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 12, 2026 - 6:18pm
Expires: 
July 12, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
At 818 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Fayette. These storms were nearly stationary. 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... Fayette, Alcorn State, Union Church, Peyton, Red Lick, Church Hill, Lorman, Blue Hill, and Mcbride.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Claiborne; Jefferson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS