Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 3:53PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 1:53pm
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 353 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Forkville, or 8 miles north of Morton, moving
north at 25 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...
Harperville, Lena, and Tuscola around 400 PM CDT.
Walnut Grove around 410 PM CDT.
Carthage around 415 PM CDT.
Standing Pine around 420 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Leake; Scott
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: