Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 6:08PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 4:08pm
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 608 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hopewell, or 9 miles east of Crystal Springs, moving southwest at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Georgetown and Hopewell around 615 PM CDT.
Hazlehurst around 620 PM CDT.
Rockport around 630 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Rankin; Copiah; Simpson
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov