Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 5:42PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 3:42pm
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 542 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Flowers, or 9 miles northeast of Vicksburg, 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...
Edwards, Oak Ridge, Youngton, and Flowers around 545 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Warren; Hinds
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov