Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 6:03PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 4:03pm
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 603 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Shivers, or 13 miles southwest of Mendenhall,
moving southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
New Hebron, Oma, and Rockport around 610 PM CDT.
Silver Creek around 650 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Copiah; Simpson; Lawrence; Jefferson Davis
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov