Expires:202507070030;Remove:202507070030;000197 WWUS84 KJAN 070004 SPSJAN Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Jackson MS 704 PM CDT Sun Jul 6 2025 MSZ066-070030- Jones MS- 704 PM CDT Sun Jul 6 2025 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN JONES COUNTY THROUGH 730 PM CDT... At 704 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Ovett, or 10 miles north of Richton. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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 8908 3155 8894 3143 8894 3143 8908 TIME...MOT...LOC 0004Z 061DEG 2KT 3150 8899 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ 19