Mississippi Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/31/2026 18:08

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 8:08PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 31, 2026 - 6:08pm
Expires: 
May 31, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
At 808 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Whites, or near Florence. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Rankin County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.
Area Description: 
Rankin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov