Mississippi Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/01/2026 16:11

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 6:11PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 1, 2026 - 4:11pm
Expires: 
June 1, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 610 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lena, or 10 miles southwest of Carthage. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Leake and north central Scott Counties.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Leake; Scott
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov