Special Weather Statement 12/27/2024 12:39 for Mississippi areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 27 at 2:39PM CST by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 27, 2024 - 12:39pm
Expires: 
December 27, 2024 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 238 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Tuckers Crossing, or near Ellisville, moving northeast at 20 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 strong thunderstorm will be near... Tuckers Crossing and Mill Creek around 245 PM 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. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Jones
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS