Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 5:07AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 3:07am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
At 507 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Roxie, or 11 miles west of Meadville, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Kirby, New Hope, and Mcnair around 515 AM CDT.
Union Church around 525 AM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Jefferson; Franklin; Lincoln
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov