Special Weather Statement 12/28/2024 04:54 for Mississippi areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 28 at 6:54AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 28, 2024 - 4:54am
Expires: 
December 28, 2024 - 5:15am
Description: 
At 654 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles south of Baxterville, or 9 miles northwest of Poplarville, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central Pearl River County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Pearl River
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA