Waarschuwingen, Carthage Post Office

Special Weather Statement issued June 21 at 12:28PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS At 1228 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ludlow, or 12 miles southwest of Carthage, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Carthage, Walnut Grove, Standing Pine, Lena, and Tuscola around 1235 PM CDT. Redwater around 1240 PM CDT. 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.