Mississippi Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/20/2026 12:43

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 2:43PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 20, 2026 - 12:43pm
Expires: 
May 20, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 243 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Canton, moving north at 20 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... Way around 255 PM CDT. Vaughan around 305 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Yazoo; Madison
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS