Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 12:39AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 10:39pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
At 1238 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lone Star, or 9 miles northwest of Collins, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Collins and Mount Olive around 1245 AM CDT.
Hebron around 1250 AM CDT.
Soso around 100 AM CDT.
Laurel around 105 AM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for south central,
southeastern and east central Mississippi.
Area Description:
Jefferson Davis; Covington; Jones
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: