Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 5:38PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 29, 2026 - 3:38pm
Expires:
May 29, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 537 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Wallace Ridge to near Lee Bayou. Movement
was southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size 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...
Ferriday, Clayton, Spokane, Wildsville, and Frogmore around 545 PM
CDT.
Natchez and Ridgecrest around 550 PM CDT.
Vidalia around 555 PM CDT.
Deer Park around 610 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Franklin; Catahoula; Tensas; Concordia
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov