Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 3:13PM CST by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 7, 2026 - 1:13pm
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 313 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Flora, or 14 miles west of Gluckstadt, moving
northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Bentonia, Myrleville, and Little Yazoo around 320 PM CST.
Benton around 335 PM CST.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CST for
central Mississippi.
Area Description:
Yazoo; Madison
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov