Severe storms moved across portions of central MS during the afternoon hours of June 25 2026 producing damaging wind gusts and a few down trees.
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The episode as NWS JAN wrote it up.
Severe storms moved across portions of central MS during the afternoon hours of June 25 2026 producing damaging wind gusts and a few down trees.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Jackson, MS wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jun 25, 12:26 PM CST, 2 hours 31 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Jackson MS 126 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026 ...New DISCUSSION, AVIATION... .KEY MESSAGES... - Scattered showers and thunderstorm chances continue today before dry late week into weekend. - Dangerous heat will build and spread across the area by this weekend and worsen into early next week with heat index values eventually topping 110 degrees. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 125 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026 Today through next Wednesday... Northwest flow and convective coverage continues today across the region. Shortwave trough energy, combined with afternoon insolation and heat/humidity is leading to convective initiation and afternoon scattered coverage. Precipitable water (PWs) will remain generally the same (1.8 to 2.0 inches) so scattered coverage (25 to 55 percent) will be the norm. There are a little better lapse rates (around 25C vertical totals and 500mb temps around -8C) and light northwesterly shear (10 to 15kts) so cannot rule out a rogue strong storm. Morning microburst composite from 12Z JAN sounding indicate some diurnal microburst risk, so will have to monitor any more robust storm. Highs are moderating a little more seasonable (upper 80s to low 90s to the south). Humidity will creep up somewhat as well, with heat indices peaking into the upper 90s to low 100s, especially in the south. Inherited HWO graphic for dangerous heat today remains valid. Mean ridging at the surface and aloft will build in Friday through the weekend, leading to dry weather into the weekend. Deepening ridge (594 to 596DM) and warm advection will drive summertime warmth and humidity back into the region. Highs will moderate (3F to 6F above Friday to Sunday and 4F to 8F above early next week), generally low to mid 90s Friday into Sunday and mid to upper 90s next Monday through next Wednesday. Dangerous heat becomes an increasing concern, especially Sunday and beyond as heat indices reach near or in excess of 105F degrees areawide to even in excess of 110F degrees at times. HWO graphics and heat headlines will likely be needed during this stretch of dangerous heat. Lows remain seasonably warm during this time (low to mid 70s). Next best chances of rain (20 to 45 percent) will not be until early to mid next week (next Tuesday into Wednesday) as an easterly wave slides under northward building ridge aloft. Highest coverage will be in central to southern areas, generally south of Interstate 20 into the Highway 84 corridor. Some stronger storms cannot be ruled out during this time as seasonably warm highs into the mid to upper 90s, increased heat and humidity and light southeasterly flow (10 to 20kts) could lead to some scattered organized convection at times. /DC/ && .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 125 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026 Some afternoon SHRA and TSRA are possible again today, with the exception of northern TAF sites (GLH, GWO and GTR). This could bring periods of gusty winds and variable visibility, persisting through around 25/23Z Thursday to 26/01Z Friday. VFR flight categories are likely most TAF sites through the rest of the 18Z TAF cycle, while the Pine Belt (PIB and HBG) could have brief drops to MVFR/IFR visibility/BR around daybreak (26/09-13Z Friday) before improving to VFR flight categories. /DC/ && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Jackson 72 92 74 92 / 10 0 0 0 Meridian 71 92 74 92 / 10 0 0 0 Vicksburg 73 91 75 91 / 0 0 0 0 Hattiesburg 73 94 75 94 / 30 0 0 0 Natchez 73 92 74 92 / 0 0 0 0 Greenville 73 90 76 91 / 0 0 0 0 Greenwood 73 91 76 92 / 10 0 0 0 && .JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... MS...None. LA...None. AR...None. && DC
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
242 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
MSZ049-252015-
Rankin MS-
242 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL RANKIN COUNTY
THROUGH 315 PM CDT...
At 242 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Pearl, moving east 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 strong thunderstorm will be near...
Jackson, Pearl, Brandon, and Flowood around 245 PM CDT.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3222 9019 3229 9018 3229 9015 3231 9016
3231 9015 3232 9016 3233 9015 3232 9014
3233 9013 3234 9000 3217 9001
TIME...MOT...LOC 1942Z 278DEG 14KT 3227 9013
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
19Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
325 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
MSZ049-252100-
Rankin MS-
325 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN RANKIN COUNTY
THROUGH 400 PM CDT...
At 325 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Johns, or 10 miles southeast of Brandon, moving 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.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Puckett, Johns, and Cato around 330 PM CDT.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3210 8998 3220 8999 3222 8976 3206 8977
TIME...MOT...LOC 2025Z 270DEG 17KT 3215 8991
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
19Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Jackson MS
329 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0257 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 3 WNW Brandon 32.28N 90.04W
06/25/2026 M67 MPH Rankin MS Trained Spotter
67mph wind gust measured with handheld
anemometer at Highway 18 and Highway 80 near
Gray Daniels Chevrolet dealership.
&&
DCSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
342 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
MSZ049-056-252115-
Smith MS-Rankin MS-
342 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN RANKIN AND
NORTHWESTERN SMITH COUNTIES THROUGH 415 PM CDT...
At 341 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Puckett, or 13 miles northeast of Mendenhall, moving east at 25 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 strong thunderstorm will be near...
Polkville and White Oak around 345 PM CDT.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3205 8958 3206 8978 3222 8977 3223 8965
3222 8957
TIME...MOT...LOC 2041Z 271DEG 21KT 3214 8977
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
19Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
349 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
MSZ044-252115-
Leake MS-
349 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN LEAKE COUNTY
THROUGH 415 PM CDT...
At 349 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Standing Pine, or near Carthage, moving southeast 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.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Walnut Grove and Madden around 355 PM CDT.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3258 8952 3280 8964 3285 8949 3269 8932
3258 8932
TIME...MOT...LOC 2049Z 324DEG 17KT 3267 8946
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
19The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 5 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 20:55 UTC.
2 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
A 67 mph wind gust measured with handheld anemometer at Highway 18 and Highway 80 near Gray Daniels Chevrolet dealership.
A tree was blown down along Garrison Road.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Mississippi in 2026Every state in 2026This day in weather historyWarnings in Mississippi, June 2026
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1350714, 1350715.