Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 11:28PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 9:28pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1127 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Terry, or 7 miles southwest of Byram, moving southeast at 15 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...
Jackson, Byram, Crystal Springs, and Terry around 1135 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Hinds; Rankin; Copiah
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: