Special Weather Statement 06/17/2025 15:20 for Mississippi areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 17 at 5:20PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 17, 2025 - 3:20pm
Expires: 
June 17, 2025 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 520 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Myrleville, or 10 miles southeast of Yazoo City, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Benton, Myrleville, and Little Yazoo.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Yazoo
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS