Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 9:50AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 24, 2026 - 7:50am
Expires:
June 24, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
At 950 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Loyd Star, or 10 miles northwest of Brookhaven, moving east 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...
Brookhaven, Wesson, Beauregard, Glancy, and Martinsville around
955 AM CDT.
Oma and Sontag around 1010 AM CDT.
Wanilla and Rockport around 1015 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.
Area Description:
Copiah; Simpson; Franklin; Lincoln; Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: