WWUS84 KJAN 070017

SPSJAN



Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Jackson MS

717 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

 

MSZ051-057-070045-

Newton MS-Jasper MS-

717 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN JASPER AND SOUTH

CENTRAL NEWTON COUNTIES THROUGH 745 PM CDT...



At 717 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near

Louin, or near Bay Springs, moving northeast at 40 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...

  Louin, Montrose, and Turnerville around 725 PM CDT.

  Garlandville around 730 PM CDT.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 



A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for east central

Mississippi.



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LAT...LON 3206 8895 3193 8932 3212 8932 3231 8916

TIME...MOT...LOC 0017Z 237DEG 36KT 3203 8930 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN

MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH



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