Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 2:39PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 12:39pm
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 239 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bigbee Valley, or near Pickensville, moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of Noxubee and
southern Lowndes Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for
northeastern and east central Mississippi.
Area Description:
Lowndes; Noxubee
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov