Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 4:55AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2025 - 2:55am
Expires:
May 18, 2025 - 3:30am
Description:
At 455 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Artesia, or 10 miles east of Starkville, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Bent Oak around 500 AM CDT.
Columbus around 505 AM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Clay; Lowndes
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS