Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 6:02PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 4:02pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 602 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Tilton, or 11 miles south of Monticello, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Oak Vale, Society Hill, Tilton, Robinwood, Progress, and Arm
around 610 PM CDT.
Prentiss and Carson around 615 PM CDT.
Bassfield around 620 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for south central
Mississippi.
Area Description:
Lawrence; Jefferson Davis; Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: