Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 7:33AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 5:33am
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
At 733 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mound, or 8 miles southeast of Tallulah, moving east at 30 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...
Vicksburg, Mound, and Le Tourneau around 740 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Delta and Richmond.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Madison; Tensas; Warren
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: