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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
426 PM CDT Sat Jul 5 2025
 

MSZ073-052200-
Lamar MS-
426 PM CDT Sat Jul 5 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN LAMAR COUNTY THROUGH
500 PM CDT...

At 426 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pine Ridge, or near Purvis, moving southwest at 15 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 southern Lamar
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 3120 8965 3127 8941 3116 8935 3101 8953
      3101 8955 3100 8955 3100 8965
TIME...MOT...LOC 2126Z 059DEG 11KT 3116 8948 

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

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