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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Jackson MS

934 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

 

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Lawrence MS-Jefferson Davis MS-Covington MS-

934 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026



...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN COVINGTON...

NORTHEASTERN LAWRENCE AND NORTHERN JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTIES THROUGH

1015 PM CDT...



At 934 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong

thunderstorms over Silver Creek, or near Prentiss, moving east at 30

mph.



HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...

  Prentiss around 940 PM CDT.

  Lone Star around 945 PM CDT.

  Clem around 950 PM CDT.



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.



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

and southeastern Mississippi.



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LAT...LON 3152 9003 3166 9006 3176 8967 3156 8962

TIME...MOT...LOC 0234Z 259DEG 24KT 3159 8996 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN

MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH



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