Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Jackson MS
AREA: Forrest
SENT: 2026-07-09T17:16:00-05:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 5:16PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

At 515 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Camp Shelby, or 10 miles south of Petal, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include…
McLaurin.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-09T17:45:00-05:00