Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/06/2026 20:45

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 6, 2026 - 8:45pm
Expires: 
July 6, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description: 
At 1045 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fitler, or 11 miles southeast of Lake Providence, moving southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Valley Park and Onward around 1050 PM CDT. Redwood and Oak Ridge around 1115 PM CDT. Phoenix around 1125 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Issaquena; Sharkey; Yazoo; Warren
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS