Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 6:56PM CDT until May 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 4:56pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 656 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Jackson, moving
northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe storm will be near...
Jackson, Madison, Ridgeland, and Flowood around 700 PM CDT.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Hinds, MS; Madison, MS; Rankin, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov