Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/18/2026 14:49

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 4:49PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 18, 2026 - 2:49pm
Expires: 
July 18, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 448 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Grand Bay, moving south at 5 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... Pascagoula, Moss Point, Big Point, Helena, and Hurley. This includes Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 70 and 76.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Northern Jackson; Southern Jackson
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA