Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 3:27AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 26, 2026 - 1:27am
Expires:
April 26, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
At 326 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles north of Sterlington, or 11 miles west of Bastrop, moving
southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Bastrop around 330 AM CDT.
Collinston around 345 AM CDT.
Oak Ridge around 355 AM CDT.
Rayville and Start around 405 AM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Morehouse; Richland
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov