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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Jackson MS

942 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

 

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Lincoln MS-Franklin MS-

942 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN LINCOLN AND FRANKLIN

COUNTIES THROUGH 1045 PM CDT...



At 942 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near

Meadville, moving east at 45 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.



Locations impacted include...

Brookhaven, Meadville, Bude, Bogue Chitto, Ruth, Mccall Creek, Center

Point, Enterprise, West Lincoln, and Little Springs.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 



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.



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

and southwestern Mississippi.



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LAT...LON 3149 9110 3161 9032 3135 9028 3135 9098

      3134 9099 3135 9102 3134 9103 3132 9112

TIME...MOT...LOC 0242Z 261DEG 41KT 3140 9097 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN

MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH



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