Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 4:49AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 2:49am
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 3:15am
Description:
At 449 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near St. Charles to near Crumrod to 9 miles
south of White River National Wildlife Refuge. Movement was east at
60 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Deeson around 455 AM CDT.
Duncan and Alligator around 500 AM 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.
Area Description:
Bolivar
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov