Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 6:46PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 4:46pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 646 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Monroe, moving northeast at 35 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...
Collinston around 655 PM CDT.
Oak Ridge around 705 PM CDT.
Mer Rouge around 715 PM CDT.
Goodwill around 730 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Ashley; Morehouse; West Carroll; Richland; Madison; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS