Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 4:54PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 2:54pm
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 453 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hesterville, or 8 miles north of Kosciusko, moving south at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Kosciusko and Ethel around 500 PM CDT.
Smyrna around 505 PM CDT.
Singleton around 515 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Attala; Leake
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov