Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 2:59PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 29, 2026 - 12:59pm
Expires:
May 29, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 259 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Newlight, or 15 miles northwest of St. Joseph, moving east at 30 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.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Newellton around 305 PM CDT.
Lake Bruin around 310 PM CDT.
Somerset around 320 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Franklin; Tensas; Warren; Claiborne
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov