Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 6:18PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 4:18pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 618 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Raleigh, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Raleigh and Burns around 625 PM CDT.
Pineville around 635 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.
Area Description:
Smith
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov