Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 9 at 7:18PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 5:18pm
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 718 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Yokena, or 11 miles north of Port Gibson, moving east at 30 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...
Reganton and Rocky Springs around 725 PM CDT.
Utica and Newman around 740 PM CDT.
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