Mississippi Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/13/2026 14:48

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 13 at 4:48PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 13, 2026 - 2:48pm
Expires: 
June 13, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 448 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles west of Ethelsville, or 8 miles south of Columbus, moving northeast 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... Columbus around 455 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: 
Clay; Lowndes
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS