Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 1:37PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 11:37am
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 137 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Clem, or 8 miles southwest of Magee, moving northeast 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...
Magee and Sanatorium around 145 PM CDT.
Mount Olive around 150 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:
Simpson; Jefferson Davis; Covington
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: