Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 12:51PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 10:51am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 1251 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Moselle, or 8 miles southwest of Ellisville, moving north at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Laurel, Ellisville, and Moselle.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for
southeastern Mississippi.
Area Description:
Jones
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov