Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 25 at 4:59PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 25, 2026 - 2:59pm
Expires:
June 25, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 458 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Little Rock to Decatur to near Newton. Movement
was east at 25 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...
Newton, Little Rock, and Duffee around 505 PM CDT.
Collinsville and Hickory around 510 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.
If on or near Okatibbee Lake, get out of the water and move indoors
or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Boats could be damaged or
overturned in high winds and suddenly higher waves. Move to safe
shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Newton; Lauderdale
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: