Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 21 at 12:47PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 10:47am
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 1246 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Steele, or 9 miles northeast of Forest, moving northeast at 25 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...
Conehatta, Sebastopol, and Prospect around 1250 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:
Leake; Neshoba; Scott; Newton
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov