Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 7:00am
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
At 900 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Newton, moving southeast at 40 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...
Newton and Hickory around 905 AM CDT.
Chunky around 910 AM CDT.
Meehan around 920 AM CDT.
Enterprise and Savoy around 925 AM CDT.
Stonewall around 930 AM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Newton; Lauderdale; Jasper; Clarke
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: