Mississippi Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/22/2026 13:41

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 3:41PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 22, 2026 - 1:41pm
Expires: 
May 22, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 341 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Waverly, or 8 miles southeast of West Point, moving northeast 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... Columbus, Waverly, and Columbus AFB around 345 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Clay; Lowndes
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov