Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/24/2026 13:01

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 3:01PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 24, 2026 - 1:01pm
Expires: 
June 24, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 301 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Latimer, or 9 miles north of St. Martin. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Vancleave and Latimer.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Northern Jackson; Southern Jackson
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA