Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 1:51PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 11:51am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 151 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Darnell to near Vicksburg. Movement was
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Vicksburg, Lake Providence, Mayersville, Cary, Eagle Bend, Redwood,
Valley Park, Sondheimer, Mansford, Shelburn, Monticello, Omega,
Transylvania, Onward, Alsatia, Fitler, and Oak Ridge.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for
southeastern Arkansas...northeastern Louisiana...and central and west
central Mississippi.
Area Description:
East Carroll; Madison; Issaquena; Sharkey; Warren
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov