Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 21 at 6:55AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 21, 2025 - 4:55am
Expires:
April 21, 2025 - 5:30am
Description:
At 655 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Fitler, or 9 miles southeast of Lake Providence, moving northeast at
30 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...
Onward and Cary around 700 AM CDT.
Rolling Fork around 715 AM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
East Carroll; Issaquena; Sharkey
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS