Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 5:59PM CDT until May 17 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 3:59pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 559 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Dry Grove, or 7
miles southwest of Byram, moving north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe storm will be near...
Jackson, Byram, and Raymond around 605 PM CDT.
Clinton around 620 PM CDT.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Copiah, MS; Hinds, MS; Rankin, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: