Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 10:48PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 8:48pm
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
At 1048 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Eden, or 11 miles northeast of Yazoo City, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Eden and Coxburg around 1055 PM CDT.
Yazoo City around 1105 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Humphreys; Holmes; Yazoo
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov