Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 10:56AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 24, 2026 - 8:56am
Expires:
June 24, 2026 - 9:45am
Description:
At 1055 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Prentiss, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Bassfield, Lone Star, and Carson around 1100 AM CDT.
Collins, Seminary, and Melba around 1115 AM CDT.
Sanford around 1125 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:
Jefferson Davis; Covington
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: