Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 8:23AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 6:23am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
At 823 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
White Oak, or 9 miles northwest of Raleigh, moving northeast at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Polkville and Burns around 830 AM CDT.
Raleigh around 840 AM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Rankin; Scott; Newton; Simpson; Smith; Jasper
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov