Mississippi Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/17/2026 17:29

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 7:29PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 17, 2026 - 5:29pm
Expires: 
May 17, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 729 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Gluckstadt, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Madison County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Madison
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS