Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 11:50AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 24, 2026 - 9:50am
Expires:
June 24, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 1150 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sanford, or 10 miles north of West Hattiesburg, 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...
Hattiesburg, Rawls Springs, Moselle, and Eastabuchie around 1155
AM CDT.
Macedonia around 1210 PM CDT.
Ovett around 1220 PM 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:
Covington; Jones; Forrest
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: