Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 11:06AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 9:06am
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 9:45am
Description:
At 1106 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Taylorsville, or 11 miles southwest of Bay Springs, 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...
Soso and Stringer around 1110 AM CDT.
Moss around 1115 AM CDT.
Laurel around 1120 AM CDT.
Vernon around 1125 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:
Smith; Jasper; Covington; Jones
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov