Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 1:32AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 11:32pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
At 132 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Baxterville, or 11 miles west of Purvis, moving north at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Pine Burr around 135 AM CDT.
Hattiesburg and Pine Ridge around 145 AM CDT.
Sumrall and Improve around 200 AM CDT.
Melba around 205 AM CDT.
Sanford around 215 AM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Jefferson Davis; Covington; Jones; Marion; Lamar; Forrest
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov