Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 7:38PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 5:38pm
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 738 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sylvarena, or near Raleigh, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Bay Springs and Sylvarena around 745 PM CDT.
Turnerville around 750 PM CDT.
Stringer around 755 PM CDT.
Vernon around 800 PM CDT.
Moss around 815 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Smith; Jasper
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov