Mississippi Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/02/2026 16:35

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 6:35PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 2, 2026 - 4:35pm
Expires: 
June 2, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 635 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Collins, moving south at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Seminary around 640 PM CDT. Sanford around 645 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Covington; Jones; Lamar
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov