Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 5:13PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 3:13pm
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 512 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Phoenix, or 20 miles northwest of Clinton, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Bentonia around 525 PM CDT.
Flora around 530 PM CDT.
Pocahontas around 540 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Yazoo; Madison; Warren; Hinds
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov