Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Jackson, MS

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1120 PM CDT Wed May 22 2024

MSZ042-047-230445-
Warren MS-Yazoo MS-
1120 PM CDT Wed May 22 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN WARREN AND WESTERN
YAZOO COUNTIES THROUGH 1145 PM CDT...

At 1120 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Holly Bluff to 6 miles northeast of Valley
Park to near Redwood. Movement was east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Redwood and Holly Bluff around 1125 PM CDT.
  Oak Ridge around 1130 PM CDT.
  Satartia around 1135 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms 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.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3262 9072 3263 9069 3266 9073 3269 9071
      3266 9069 3267 9066 3272 9074 3276 9073
      3276 9069 3279 9072 3281 9069 3281 9074
      3284 9076 3292 9066 3293 9043 3275 9041
      3251 9054 3248 9061 3242 9060 3241 9086
TIME...MOT...LOC 0420Z 253DEG 36KT 3284 9080 3267 9077 3246 9089

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

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