Mississippi Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/12/2026 16:29

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 6:29PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 12, 2026 - 4:29pm
Expires: 
June 12, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 629 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Middleton, or 13 miles northeast of Quitman, moving east at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Causeyville around 635 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: 
Lauderdale; Clarke
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS