Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 6:35PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 4:35pm
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 635 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Liberty, or 9 miles southwest of De Kalb, 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...
De Kalb around 640 PM CDT.
Scooba around 710 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Kemper
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov