Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 8:13AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 6:13am
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
At 812 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Newman, or near Vicksburg, moving east at 30 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...
Edwards, Bovina, and Newman around 820 AM CDT.
Learned around 830 AM CDT.
Raymond and Bolton around 840 AM 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:
Warren; Hinds; Claiborne
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov