Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 9 at 7:29PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 5:29pm
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 728 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
West Point, 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...
West Point, Waverly, and Tibbee around 735 PM CDT.
Columbus and Columbus AFB around 740 PM CDT.
Kolola Springs around 750 PM CDT.
Steens around 755 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Clay; Lowndes; Oktibbeha
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov