Special Weather Statement Mississippi | Effective 04/01/2026 12:21

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 2:21PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 1, 2026 - 12:21pm
Expires: 
April 1, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description: 
At 221 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near House, or 11 miles northeast of Union, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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... Forestdale and Damascus around 225 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Neshoba; Kemper
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS