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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.

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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

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