Mississippi Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/01/2026 17:40

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 7:40PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 1, 2026 - 5:40pm
Expires: 
June 1, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 740 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Piney Woods, or 9 miles east of Florence. 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 southeastern Rankin County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Rankin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov