Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 5:05AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 3:05am
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
At 505 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Reform, or 8 miles southeast of Eupora, moving
east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Sturgis, Sherwood, and Reform around 510 AM CDT.
Longview around 515 AM CDT.
Starkville around 520 AM CDT.
Sessums around 530 AM CDT.
Oktoc around 535 AM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Choctaw; Oktibbeha
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: