Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 12:16AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 23, 2026 - 10:16pm
Expires:
June 23, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
At 1215 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Sterlington to 6 miles east of Richwood to
7 miles southwest of Buckner to 7 miles northeast of Columbia.
Movement was east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Collinston, Start, Buckner, and Alto around 1220 AM CDT.
Rayville and Liddieville around 1225 AM CDT.
Mangham, Oak Ridge, and Archibald around 1230 AM CDT.
Winnsboro and Baskin around 1235 AM CDT.
Holly Ridge around 1240 AM CDT.
Crowville around 1250 AM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Morehouse; West Carroll; Richland; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: