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Severe Weather Statement

National Weather Service Jackson MS

1212 AM CDT Thu May 7 2026



MSC035-073-070530-

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Forrest MS-Lamar MS-

1212 AM CDT Thu May 7 2026



...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 AM CDT

FOR NORTHWESTERN FORREST AND EAST CENTRAL LAMAR COUNTIES...



At 1212 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Sunrise, or 7

miles southeast of Petal, moving east at 40 mph.



HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.



SOURCE...Radar indicated.



IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 

         roofs, siding, and trees.



This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of

northwestern Forrest and east central Lamar Counties.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for southeastern

Mississippi.



Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly

from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the

basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.



For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a

building.



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LAT...LON 3109 8948 3143 8938 3143 8923 3107 8922

TIME...MOT...LOC 0512Z 262DEG 33KT 3127 8917 



TORNADO...POSSIBLE

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED

MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED

MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH



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