Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 12:45AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 10:45pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
At 1245 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Holly Springs, or 10 miles northwest of Columbia, moving east at 50
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Columbia, Goss, Bunker Hill, and Morgantown around 1250 AM CDT.
Improve around 1255 AM CDT.
Hattiesburg and Sumrall around 110 AM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for south central
and southeastern Mississippi.
Area Description:
Jefferson Davis; Marion; Lamar
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: