Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 6:29AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 26, 2026 - 4:29am
Expires:
April 26, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
At 628 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Caseyville, or 13 miles west of Brookhaven, 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...
Brookhaven, West Lincoln, Vaughn, and Loyd Star around 635 AM CDT.
Bogue Chitto and Enterprise around 640 AM CDT.
Ruth and East Lincoln around 650 AM CDT.
Jayess and Topeka around 655 AM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Copiah; Franklin; Lincoln; Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: