Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 3:45pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 545 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sumrall, or 12 miles south of Collins, moving northeast at 35 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...
Seminary and Sanford around 550 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for south central
and southeastern Mississippi.
Area Description:
Jefferson Davis; Covington; Jones; Lamar
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: