Special Weather Statement 12/27/2024 02:22 for Mississippi areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 27 at 4:22AM CST by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 27, 2024 - 2:22am
Expires: 
December 27, 2024 - 3:00am
Description: 
At 422 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Clinton, moving northeast at 40 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... Madison, Annandale, Jackson, and Ridgeland around 425 AM CST.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Madison; Hinds
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS