Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 5:39PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 3:39pm
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 539 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Chunky, or 8 miles east of Decatur, moving
northeast at 20 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...
Collinsville, Duffee, and Suqualena around 545 PM CDT.
Little Rock around 550 PM CDT.
Martin around 555 PM CDT.
Herbert Springs around 605 PM CDT.
Prismatic around 620 PM CDT.
Blackwater around 640 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Neshoba; Kemper; Scott; Newton; Lauderdale
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov