Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 4:05PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 2:05pm
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 405 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Summit, or near Mccomb, moving west at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Mccomb, Magnolia, Summit, and Mccomb Airport.
This includes Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 9 and
24.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Amite; Pike; Walthall
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov