Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 12:16AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 10:16pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
At 1216 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Porterville to near Duffee. Movement was
east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Collinsville, Meridian Station, Tamola, and Daleville around 1220
AM CDT.
Meridian around 1225 AM CDT.
Lauderdale around 1230 AM CDT.
Kewanee around 1245 AM CDT.
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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for east central
Mississippi.
Area Description:
Kemper; Lauderdale
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: