Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 3:00pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 459 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Raleigh, moving northeast at 20 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.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Raleigh and Burns around 505 PM CDT.
Pineville around 515 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Smith
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov