Special Weather Statement Mississippi | Effective 04/04/2026 13:15

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 3:15PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 4, 2026 - 1:15pm
Expires: 
April 4, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 315 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Fayette, moving north at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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. Locations impacted include... Alcorn State, Pattison, Lorman, and Red Lick.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Claiborne; Jefferson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov