Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 4:54PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 2:54pm
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 454 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Poplar Creek, or 15 miles east of Vaiden, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
French Camp around 500 PM CDT.
Chester around 505 PM CDT.
Eupora and Reform around 510 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.
Area Description:
Montgomery; Webster; Choctaw; Attala
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov