Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/21/2026 15:52

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 5:52PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 21, 2026 - 3:52pm
Expires: 
September 21, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 552 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Mill Creek, or 14 miles east of Laurel, moving northwest at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central Wayne County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Wayne
Forcast Office: 
NWS Mobile AL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov