Mississippi Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/28/2026 17:45

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 28, 2026 - 5:45pm
Expires: 
May 28, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 745 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Alligator, or 11 miles north of Shelby, moving northwest at 25 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Bolivar County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Bolivar
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov