Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 6:48PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 29, 2026 - 4:48pm
Expires:
May 29, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 648 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Reform to near French Camp. Movement was
east 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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Ackerman, Weir, Chester, Sherwood, and Reform around 655 PM CDT.
Sturgis around 705 PM CDT.
Starkville and Longview around 715 PM CDT.
Craig Springs around 720 PM CDT.
Betheden around 725 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Montgomery; Webster; Choctaw; Oktibbeha; Attala; Winston
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov