Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 12:57PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 10:57am
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 1257 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Standing Pine, or 7 miles southeast of Carthage, moving east at 35
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Philadelphia, Pearl River, Dixon, Madden, and Dowdville around 105
PM CDT.
Neshoba around 125 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.
Area Description:
Leake; Neshoba
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: