Mississippi Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/08/2026 09:34

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 11:34AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 8, 2026 - 9:34am
Expires: 
May 8, 2026 - 10:00am
Description: 
At 1134 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southwest of Maxie, or 10 miles west of Wiggins, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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... Maxie around 1140 AM CDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Forrest
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS