Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/18/2026 01:57

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 3:57AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 18, 2026 - 1:57am
Expires: 
June 18, 2026 - 3:00am
Description: 
At 357 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Neshoba, or near Union, 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... Philadelphia, Tucker, Dixon, Bethsaida, and Neshoba around 405 AM CDT. Burnside around 420 AM CDT. Stallo around 435 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: 
Neshoba
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS