Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/17/2026 11:35

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 1:35PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 17, 2026 - 11:35am
Expires: 
July 17, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description: 
At 134 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Jersey Point, or 7 miles south of Rosedale, moving southeast at 15 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... Beulah around 140 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.
Area Description: 
Bolivar
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS