Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 3:08PM CST by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 7, 2026 - 1:08pm
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 308 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
St. Joseph, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Newellton around 315 PM CST.
Yokena around 335 PM CST.
Vicksburg and Le Tourneau around 340 PM CST.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CST for
northeastern Louisiana...and central, southwestern and west central
Mississippi.
Area Description:
Tensas; Warren; Claiborne; Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov