Mississippi Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/06/2026 19:42

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 9:42PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 6, 2026 - 7:42pm
Expires: 
May 6, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description: 
At 942 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Meadville, moving east at 45 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. Locations impacted include... Brookhaven, Meadville, Bude, Bogue Chitto, Ruth, Mccall Creek, Center Point, Enterprise, West Lincoln, and Little Springs.
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. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for south central and southwestern Mississippi.
Area Description: 
Franklin; Lincoln
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov