Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 1:41AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 11:41pm
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
At 141 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Holly Bluff, or 14 miles west of Yazoo City, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Tinsley around 145 AM CDT.
Yazoo City around 150 AM CDT.
Little Yazoo around 155 AM CDT.
Benton and Myrleville around 200 AM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Sharkey; Yazoo; Madison
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov