Special Weather Statement 05/28/2025 16:47 for Mississippi areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 6:47PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 28, 2025 - 4:47pm
Expires: 
May 28, 2025 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 647 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over New Hebron, or 12 miles northwest of Prentiss, moving north at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Pinola and Shivers around 655 PM CDT. Union around 700 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 southeastern Mississippi.
Area Description: 
Simpson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS