Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 7:39PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 29, 2026 - 5:39pm
Expires:
May 29, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 739 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
New Hebron, or 8 miles north of Prentiss, moving east at 30 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...
Lone Star and Clem around 745 PM CDT.
Mount Olive around 755 PM CDT.
Collins around 810 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Simpson; Smith; Jefferson Davis; Covington
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov