Mississippi Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/01/2026 17:08

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 7:08PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 1, 2026 - 5:08pm
Expires: 
June 1, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 707 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near D'Lo, or near Mendenhall. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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 strong thunderstorm will be near... Mendenhall, Johns, and Cato around 715 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Rankin; Simpson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov