Mississippi Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/07/2026 01:44

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 7 at 3:44AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 7, 2026 - 1:44am
Expires: 
May 7, 2026 - 2:15am
Description: 
At 343 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lumberton, or near Purvis, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Brooklyn, Rock Hill, and Maxie around 350 AM CDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Lamar; Forrest
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov