Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 4:05PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 2:05pm
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 405 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Conehatta, or 8 miles west of Decatur, moving south at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size 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...
Newton, Lake, and Lawrence around 410 PM CDT.
Roberts around 420 PM CDT.
Garlandville around 435 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Scott; Newton
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov