Mississippi Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/28/2026 08:05

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 10:05AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 28, 2026 - 8:05am
Expires: 
April 28, 2026 - 8:30am
Description: 
At 1005 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Waverly, or near Columbus, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Columbus, Columbus AFB, and Steens around 1010 AM CDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Clay; Lowndes
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS