Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/11/2026 12:40

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 11 at 2:40PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 11, 2026 - 12:40pm
Expires: 
September 11, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 240 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Sharon, or near Canton, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Canton and Sharon around 245 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Madison; Rankin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov