Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 6 at 6:33PM CST by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 4:33pm
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 632 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Rocky Springs, or 15 miles south of Vicksburg, moving north at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Vicksburg, Newman, and Reganton around 640 PM CST.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Warren; Hinds; Claiborne
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov