Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 21 at 12:38PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 10:38am
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 1238 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Coxburg, or 10 miles northeast of Yazoo City, moving northeast at 35
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...
Brozville, Tolarville, Coxburg, and Ebenezer around 1245 PM CDT.
Howard around 1250 PM CDT.
Lexington and Franklin around 1255 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:
Holmes; Yazoo
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: