Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 6:48PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 4:48pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 648 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Inverness to near Panther Burn. Movement
was east 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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Hollandale, Inverness, Isola, Panther Burn, and Darlove around 655
PM CDT.
Delta City and Nitta Yuma around 700 PM CDT.
Murphy around 705 PM CDT.
Swiftown around 715 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:
Sunflower; Leflore; Washington; Humphreys; Sharkey
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov