Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 9 at 1:12PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 11:12am
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 111 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Swiftown, or 10 miles north of Belzoni, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Moorhead, Morgan City, Swiftown, and Quito around 115 PM CDT.
Itta Bena around 120 PM CDT.
Greenwood and Sidon around 125 PM CDT.
Malmaison and Teoc around 140 PM CDT.
Carrollton, North Carrollton, and Avalon around 145 PM CDT.
Jefferson around 150 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for
central, north central and northwestern Mississippi.
Area Description:
Sunflower; Leflore; Grenada; Carroll; Montgomery; Humphreys; Holmes
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov