Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 5:31AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 3:31am
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 4:15am
Description:
At 531 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Canton, moving east at 45 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...
Canton and Sharon around 535 AM CDT.
Farmhaven around 540 AM CDT.
Ludlow around 545 AM CDT.
Lena and Forkville around 555 AM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Madison; Leake; Rankin; Scott
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: