Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 29 at 2:16PM CDT until April 29 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 12:16pm
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 216 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Harrisville, or
10 miles west of Mendenhall, moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe storm will be near...
Mendenhall, D'Lo, and Braxton around 220 PM CDT.
Martinville around 230 PM CDT.
Instruction:
Prepare immediately for large hail and deadly cloud to ground
lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from
windows.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Hinds, MS; Rankin, MS; Simpson, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: