Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 4:49AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 2:49am
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 3:15am
Description:
At 449 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles southeast of Somerset to 6 miles north
of Church Hill. Movement was east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Alcorn State around 455 AM CDT.
Port Gibson, Yokena, and Lorman around 500 AM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Tensas; Warren; Claiborne; Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov