Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 8:05PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 6:05pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 805 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of Noxapater, or 11 miles southwest of Louisville, moving
east at 55 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.
Locations impacted include...
Louisville, Noxapater, and Millcreek.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for east central
Mississippi.
Area Description:
Winston
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: