Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 2:25PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 12:25pm
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 225 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Richland, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Jackson, Pearl, and Flowood around 230 PM CDT.
Ridgeland and Brandon around 235 PM CDT.
Madison around 240 PM CDT.
Fannin around 245 PM CDT.
Gluckstadt and Goshen Springs around 255 PM CDT.
Canton and Pisgah around 300 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Madison; Hinds; Rankin
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov