Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 4:16PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 29, 2026 - 2:16pm
Expires:
May 29, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 416 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pheba, or 9 miles west of Starkville, moving northeast at 35 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 strong thunderstorm will be near...
Starkville and Pheba around 420 PM CDT.
Griffith around 425 PM CDT.
Pala Alto around 430 PM CDT.
Montpelier around 435 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Clay; Oktibbeha
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov