Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Jackson, MS
Issued by NWS Jackson, MS
461 WWUS84 KJAN 181831 SPSJAN Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Jackson MS 131 PM CDT Sat May 18 2024 MSZ031-181900- Lowndes MS- 131 PM CDT Sat May 18 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN LOWNDES COUNTY THROUGH 200 PM CDT... At 131 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Columbus AFB, or near Columbus, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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... Columbus and Steens around 135 PM CDT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. && LAT...LON 3362 8827 3342 8829 3356 8849 3358 8849 3367 8839 3363 8826 TIME...MOT...LOC 1831Z 298DEG 25KT 3358 8839 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ AJ