Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 2:15AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 12:15am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
At 215 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from New Augusta to 8 miles southeast of Lumberton.
Movement was east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Brooklyn and Maxie.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for southeastern
Mississippi.
Area Description:
Forrest
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov