Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 7:17PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 5:17pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 717 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 7 miles southeast of Myrleville, or 8 miles northwest
of Canton, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Canton around 720 PM CDT.
Way around 725 PM CDT.
Vaughan around 730 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Yazoo; Madison
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov