Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 23 at 1:34PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 23, 2025 - 11:34am
Expires:
April 23, 2025 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 133 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Shivers, or 10 miles southwest of Mendenhall, moving north at 25 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...
Pinola and Mendenhall around 140 PM CDT.
D'Lo around 145 PM CDT.
Braxton and Sanatorium around 150 PM CDT.
Cato and Martinville around 200 PM CDT.
Piney Woods around 205 PM CDT.
Puckett around 210 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Rankin; Simpson; Smith
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS