Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/07/2026 17:43

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 7 at 7:43PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 7, 2026 - 5:43pm
Expires: 
September 7, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
At 743 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles south of McLain to 7 miles southwest of Lucedale. Movement was southwest at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. These storms will remain over mainly rural areas of George, southeastern Perry and eastern Stone Counties.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Perry; Stone; George
Forcast Office: 
NWS Mobile AL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov