Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 3:31PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 1:31pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 330 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Avon to near Isola to Thornton. Movement was
north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Greenville, Indianola, Leland, Hollandale, Lake Village, Belzoni,
Moorhead, Tchula, Metcalfe, Inverness, Isola, Cruger, Arcola, Morgan
City, Winterville, Darlove, Wayside, Mcmillan Corner, Estill, and
Avon.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for
southeastern Arkansas...and central and northwestern Mississippi.
Area Description:
Chicot; Sunflower; Leflore; Washington; Humphreys; Holmes
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS