Mississippi Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/28/2026 15:34

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 5:34PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 28, 2026 - 3:34pm
Expires: 
April 28, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 534 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Brozville, or near Lexington, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Lexington and Franklin around 540 PM CDT. Durant and Goodman around 545 PM CDT. Bowling Green around 555 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for central Mississippi.
Area Description: 
Holmes
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS