Special Weather Statement 11/18/2024 23:42 for Mississippi areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued November 19 at 1:42AM CST by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
November 18, 2024 - 11:42pm
Expires: 
November 19, 2024 - 12:15am
Description: 
At 142 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Learned to near Dry Grove to near Dentville. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Jackson, Crystal Springs, Hazlehurst, Raymond, Dry Grove, and Gallman around 150 AM CST. Clinton and Terry around 155 AM CST. Byram around 200 AM CST.
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: 
Hinds; Copiah
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS