Varování, Simmons Memorial Chapel

Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 11:47PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS At 1146 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Yazoo City to near Tinsley to near Phoenix. Movement was east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Yazoo City, Bentonia, Myrleville, and Little Yazoo around 1150 PM CDT. Flora and Benton around 1155 PM CDT. Way and Vaughan around 1210 AM CDT. Canton around 1215 AM CDT. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.