Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2025 - 4:30pm
Expires:
May 28, 2025 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 630 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Alcorn State to near Oma. Movement was
north at 30 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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Hazlehurst, Port Gibson, Hermanville, Pattison, Barlow, Glancy,
Martinsville, and Rockport around 635 PM CDT.
Crystal Springs, Georgetown, Dentville, and Gallman around 645 PM
CDT.
Carpenter and Hopewell around 650 PM CDT.
Rocky Springs around 655 PM CDT.
Reganton around 705 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
central, south central and southwestern Mississippi.
Area Description:
Claiborne; Copiah
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS