Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 7:17PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 5:17pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 717 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Louin, or near Bay Springs, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Louin, Montrose, and Turnerville around 725 PM CDT.
Garlandville around 730 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for east central
Mississippi.
Area Description:
Newton; Jasper
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov