Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 7:53PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 5:53pm
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 753 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Pickwick to near Baxterville. Movement was
south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Baxterville, Pickwick, and Pine Burr around 800 PM CDT.
Sandy Hook around 805 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Marion; Lamar
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov