Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 3:24PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 1:24pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 324 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Eagle Bend, or 9 miles northwest of Vicksburg, moving northeast at 30
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...
Vicksburg and Redwood around 330 PM CDT.
Oak Ridge around 340 PM CDT.
Youngton around 355 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northeastern
Louisiana...and central and west central Mississippi.
Area Description:
Madison; Issaquena; Warren
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov