Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/21/2026 12:01

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 2:01PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 21, 2026 - 12:01pm
Expires: 
August 21, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description: 
At 201 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Summit, or near Mccomb, moving south at 15 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Mccomb, Magnolia, Summit, and Mccomb Airport. This includes Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 9 and 24.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Amite; Pike
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov