Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 2:39PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 12:39pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 239 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Panther Burn, or 7 miles southwest of Hollandale, moving east at 40
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Hollandale, Anguilla, Panther Burn, Delta City, Nitta Yuma, and
Murphy around 245 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for northeastern
Louisiana. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT
for central, northwestern and west central Mississippi.
Area Description:
Washington; Issaquena; Sharkey
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov