Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 5:40PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 3:40pm
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 539 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Pelahatchie, or 10 miles east of Brandon, moving east at 30 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...
Morton, Pelahatchie, Leesburg, and Branch around 545 PM CDT.
Pulaski around 555 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Rankin; Scott
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov