Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 21 at 12:28PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 10:28am
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 1228 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ludlow, or 12 miles southwest of Carthage, moving northeast at 35
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Carthage, Walnut Grove, Standing Pine, Lena, and Tuscola around
1235 PM CDT.
Redwater around 1240 PM CDT.
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.
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:
Leake; Scott
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: