Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 3:36PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 1:36pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 336 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Yazoo City, moving east at 35 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...
Benton around 340 PM CDT.
Coxburg around 345 PM CDT.
Ebenezer around 350 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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 1000 PM CDT for central
Mississippi.
Area Description:
Holmes; Yazoo
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov