Mississippi Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/08/2026 20:55

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 10:55PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 8, 2026 - 8:55pm
Expires: 
May 8, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description: 
At 1054 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Fort Adams, or 19 miles northeast of Simmesport, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea to half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Woodville and Fort Adams.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Wilkinson
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov