Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 3:17PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 1:17pm
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 317 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Farmhaven, or 12 miles east of Canton, moving
northeast at 35 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...
Camden around 325 PM CDT.
Cameron and Thomastown around 335 PM CDT.
Newport around 340 PM CDT.
Sallis and Mcadams around 355 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Attala; Madison; Leake; Scott
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov