Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 5:01PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 3:01pm
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 501 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Montrose, or 12 miles southwest of Newton, moving south at 30 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...
Louin, Montrose, and Turnerville around 505 PM CDT.
Bay Springs around 510 PM CDT.
Vernon around 520 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Jasper
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov