Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 3:11AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 1:11am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
At 311 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Turnerville, or near Bay Springs, moving north at
45 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...
Louin and Montrose around 315 AM CDT.
Garlandville and Roberts around 320 AM CDT.
Newton around 325 AM CDT.
Lawrence around 330 AM CDT.
Hickory around 335 AM CDT.
Decatur around 340 AM CDT.
Stratton around 345 AM CDT.
Union and Little Rock around 350 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.
Area Description:
Newton; Lauderdale; Jasper; Clarke
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: