Special Weather Statement 04/21/2025 15:34 for Mississippi areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 21 at 5:34PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 21, 2025 - 3:34pm
Expires: 
April 21, 2025 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 534 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Glancy, or near Hazlehurst, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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... Crystal Springs, Gallman, and Hazlehurst around 540 PM 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.
Area Description: 
Hinds; Copiah; Simpson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS