Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 5:20AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 26, 2026 - 3:20am
Expires:
April 26, 2026 - 4:15am
Description:
At 520 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Lake Bruin, or near St. Joseph, moving southeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
St. Joseph and Alcorn State around 525 AM CDT.
Port Gibson and Lorman around 535 AM CDT.
Red Lick around 540 AM CDT.
Pattison around 545 AM CDT.
Blue Hill and Peyton around 550 AM CDT.
Mcbride around 555 AM CDT.
Pleasant Hill and Union Church around 600 AM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Madison; Catahoula; Tensas; Concordia; Warren; Hinds; Claiborne; Copiah; Jefferson; Adams
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: