Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 3:06AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 1:06am
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 1:45am
Description:
At 305 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Omega to near Phoenix. Movement was north
at 40 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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Valley Park, Satartia, and Alsatia around 310 AM CDT.
Fitler, Transylvania, and Onward around 315 AM CDT.
Lake Providence, Cary, and Holly Bluff around 320 AM CDT.
Rolling Fork and Mayersville around 330 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Richmond.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
East Carroll; Madison; Humphreys; Issaquena; Sharkey; Yazoo; Warren; Hinds
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: