Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 6:54PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 4:54pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 654 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hesterville, or 7 miles southeast of Vaiden, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Hesterville around 700 PM CDT.
Ethel and French Camp around 710 PM CDT.
Mccool around 715 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for central and
north central Mississippi.
Area Description:
Carroll; Montgomery; Choctaw; Holmes; Attala
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: