Mississippi Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/29/2026 14:19

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 4:19PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 29, 2026 - 2:19pm
Expires: 
April 29, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 419 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over De Kalb, moving east at 20 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... Electric Mills around 425 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for east central Mississippi.
Area Description: 
Neshoba; Kemper
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS