Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 21 at 1:18PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 11:18am
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 118 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Smyrna to near Pearl River to near Dixon.
Movement was northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Philadelphia, Tucker, Zama, Burnside, and Bethsaida around 125 PM
CDT.
Stallo around 130 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms 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:
Choctaw; Attala; Winston; Leake; Neshoba
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: