Special Weather Statement 12/27/2024 03:21 for Mississippi areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 27 at 5:21AM CST by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 27, 2024 - 3:21am
Expires: 
December 27, 2024 - 4:00am
Description: 
At 521 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Jackson, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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... Flowood, Jackson, and Pearl around 525 AM CST. Fannin around 535 AM CST. Goshen Springs around 540 AM CST.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Hinds; Rankin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS