Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 9 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 3:00pm
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 500 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Little Springs, or 8 miles southeast of Meadville, moving east at 20
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...
Mccall Creek, Little Springs, and Center Point around 505 PM CDT.
West Lincoln around 520 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for
south central and southwestern Mississippi.
Area Description:
Franklin; Lincoln
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov