Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 3:49AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 1:49am
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
At 349 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Myrleville to Utica. Movement was east at
35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Jackson, Clinton, Canton, Raymond, Dry Grove, Annandale, and
Pocahontas around 355 AM CDT.
Gluckstadt around 400 AM CDT.
Madison, Ridgeland, and Byram around 405 AM CDT.
Flowood, Richland, and Terry around 410 AM CDT.
Pearl and Crystal Springs around 415 AM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Yazoo; Madison; Warren; Hinds; Rankin; Copiah
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov