Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/25/2026 15:43

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 25 at 5:43PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 25, 2026 - 3:43pm
Expires: 
June 25, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 543 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Paulding, or 13 miles east of Bay Springs, moving southeast at 20 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... Heidelberg and Stafford Springs around 550 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: 
Jasper
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS