Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/05/2026 16:08

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 6:08PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 4:08pm
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 608 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Slocum, or 17 miles northeast of Bordelonville, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Fort Adams and Dolorosa.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. If on or near marine areas, get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm. Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.
Area Description: 
Wilkinson
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA