Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 9:20AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 24, 2026 - 7:20am
Expires:
June 24, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
At 920 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Blue Hill, or 9 miles east of Fayette, 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...
Blue Hill, Mcbride, and Union Church around 925 AM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Claiborne; Jefferson; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: