Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Jackson, MS
Issued by NWS Jackson, MS
301 WWUS84 KJAN 270338 SPSJAN Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Jackson MS 1038 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 ARZ074-270415- Ashley AR- 1038 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL ASHLEY COUNTY THROUGH 1115 PM CDT... At 1038 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near West Crossett, or 7 miles west of Crossett, moving north at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central Ashley County, including the following locations... Blanchton. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && LAT...LON 3315 9211 3316 9212 3316 9214 3321 9213 3321 9208 3324 9209 3325 9205 3327 9204 3328 9204 3328 9200 3330 9200 3330 9198 3331 9198 3331 9192 3304 9208 3305 9211 3310 9214 TIME...MOT...LOC 0338Z 201DEG 23KT 3315 9208 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ 19