Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 7:44PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

At 743 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near New Augusta to near Pickwick. Movement was
southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 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…
Hattiesburg, Petal, Columbia, West Hattiesburg, Purvis, Lumberton,
Oak Grove, Baxterville, Kokomo, Sandy Hook, Pine Burr, Brooklyn,
Maxie, McLaurin, Pickwick, Rock Hill, Pine Ridge, and Sunrise.

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