Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 2:02PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 12:02pm
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 201 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Terry, or 7 miles southwest of Byram, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Jackson, Byram, Terry, and Whites around 205 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Hinds; Rankin; Copiah
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: