Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 4:59PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 2:59pm
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 459 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Bethsaida, or 8 miles southeast of Philadelphia, moving north 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...
Philadelphia, Tucker, and Forestdale around 505 PM CDT.
Burnside around 520 PM CDT.
Stallo around 540 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Neshoba
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov