Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/12/2026 12:00

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 12, 2026 - 12:00pm
Expires: 
September 12, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description: 
At 159 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Mcadams, or 7 miles west of Kosciusko, 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... Kosciusko and Mcadams around 205 PM CDT.
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. 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: 
Attala; Leake
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov