Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Jackson, MS

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
222 PM CDT Tue Jul 1 2025

MSZ066-011945-
Jones MS-
222 PM CDT Tue Jul 1 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN JONES COUNTY
THROUGH 245 PM CDT...

At 222 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ovett, or 13 miles southeast of Laurel, moving southeast at 20 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Jones
County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3156 8913 3170 8901 3167 8894 3143 8894
      3143 8897
TIME...MOT...LOC 1922Z 305DEG 17KT 3156 8897

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

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