Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 7:29PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 5:29pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 728 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles west of Transylvania to Delhi. Movement
was southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Waverly, Tendal, Alsatia, and Sondheimer around 735 PM CDT.
Omega around 740 PM CDT.
Tallulah and Mansford around 745 PM CDT.
Eagle Bend around 750 PM CDT.
Mound around 805 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Richmond.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
East Carroll; Richland; Madison; Franklin; Issaquena; Warren
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: