Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 6:10AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 4:10am
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
At 610 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Start, or 7 miles west of Rayville, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Rayville and Start around 615 AM CDT.
Holly Ridge around 625 AM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Morehouse; Richland
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov