Special Weather Statement

At 1253 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Varnado, or 9 miles north of Bogalusa, moving south at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.

Locations impacted include... Bogalusa, Franklinton, Poplarville, Varnado, Enon, Mcneil, Crossroads, Dexter, and Angie.

This includes Interstate 59 in Mississippi between mile markers 16 and 25.