Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 7:10PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 5:10pm
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 709 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Jackson, 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...
Jackson, Pearl, Brandon, Flowood, and Richland around 715 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Hinds; Rankin
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov