Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 4:18PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2025 - 2:18pm
Expires:
May 6, 2025 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 418 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Lawson to 6 miles southwest of
Sterlington. Movement was northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Bastrop around 430 PM CDT.
Beekman, Crossett, and West Crossett around 440 PM CDT.
North Crossett around 445 PM CDT.
Galion around 450 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Ashley; Morehouse; Richland
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS