Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 8:08PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 6:08pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 808 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Quito to near Silver City. Movement was east 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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Cruger and Silver City around 815 PM CDT.
Thornton around 830 PM CDT.
Tchula and Seven Pines around 835 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.
Area Description:
Leflore; Carroll; Humphreys; Holmes
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: