WWUS84 KJAN 091149
SPSJAN

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
649 AM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026
 
MSZ031-091215-
Lowndes MS-
649 AM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN LOWNDES COUNTY
THROUGH 715 AM CDT...

At 649 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Steens to near Columbus to 7 miles north
of Deerbrook. Movement was east 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.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Columbus and Steens around 655 AM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

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 these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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LAT...LON 3329 8830 3329 8855 3343 8842 3360 8833
      3361 8827
TIME...MOT...LOC 1149Z 271DEG 17KT 3353 8830 3343 8834 3334 8845 

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

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