Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 5:46PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 3:46pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 546 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Crystal Springs, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Terry and Dry Grove around 550 PM CDT.
Jackson around 555 PM CDT.
Byram around 600 PM CDT.
Whites around 605 PM CDT.
Richland around 620 PM CDT.
Florence around 625 PM CDT.
Monterey around 640 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Hinds; Rankin; Copiah; Simpson
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov