Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 9:29PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 7:29pm
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 929 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Peyton, or 16 miles southeast of Port Gibson, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
Allen and Barlow around 935 PM CDT.
Glancy around 950 PM CDT.
Hazlehurst and Martinsville around 1005 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Claiborne; Copiah; Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov