Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 12:17AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 10:17pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
At 1217 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Trusten Holder WMA, or 11 miles northeast of Pea Ridge, moving east
at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
Rosedale and Gunnison around 1225 AM CDT.
Deeson around 1230 AM CDT.
Shelby and Winstonville around 1235 AM CDT.
Mound Bayou and Merigold around 1240 AM CDT.
Cleveland around 1245 AM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for northwestern
Mississippi.
Area Description:
Bolivar
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: