Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Jackson MS
AREA: Leflore
SENT: 2026-07-01T17:43:00-05:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 5:43PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

At 543 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Greenwood, moving west at 10 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include…
Greenwood, Itta Bena, Money, and Sunnyside.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
north central Mississippi.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-01T18:30:00-05:00