Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 3:43PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 1:43pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 343 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Dowdville, or near Pearl River, moving north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Philadelphia, Pearl River, Dowdville, Zama, Edinburg, Madden, and
Dixon.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for
central Mississippi.
Area Description:
Attala; Winston; Leake; Neshoba
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov